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Aliyu Mohammed Gusau

Nigerian politician and general (born )

In this article, the surname is Mohammed Gusau, not Gusau.

Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (born 18 May ) is a Nigerian general and statesman.

He has held several tall level national security, military and intelligence offices, and has participated in several military coups, playing a central role in founding the Fourth Nigerian Republic.

He was most recently the Minister of Defence, and has served as National Security Adviser to three presidents; he was also the Chief of Army Staff during Ernest Shonekan and briefly Sani Abacha's regime, headed other intelligence agencies, and was commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy.[1]

Early life

Aliyu Mohammed was born on 18 May in Gusau, Zamfara State.[2] The army added his birthplace to his name, making "Aliyu Mohammed Gusau", to distinguish him from another General, Aliyu Mohammed.

Although Aliyu does not himself use Gusau in his name, it has been widely adopted by the media.[3]

Military career

In , he enrolled as an officer cadet at the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned three years into the Nigerian Army as a second lieutenant.

In , he fought during the Nigerian Civil War.[4]

He was Commander of 9 Infantry Brigade, Abeokuta (April – July ), Adjutant General of 2 Mechanised Division (July – September ) and Director of Personnel Services, Army Headquarters (October – November ).[2]

Second Republic

From November to December , Aliyu was Director of Military Intelligence (DMI).[5] He played an important role in the coup that ousted President Shehu Shagari and the Second Nigerian Republic on 31 December and brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power.[3]

Military juntas of –

Main article: Nigerian military juntas of –79 and –98 §&#;Second Junta (–)

Following the coup he was proposed as overall head of Intelligence, with the support of Leader of Army Staff Ibrahim Babangida, but the appointment was opposed by Buhari.[6] Buhari confirmed Shagari's appointee Muhammadu Lawal Rafindadi as director of the National Security Organization (NSO), and dismissed Aliyu from the DMI, replacing him with Colonel Halilu Akilu.

Aliyu was sent on a development course at the Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom.[7]

Aliyu was a player in the coup of 27 August , when Babangida replaced Buhari. In the lead-up, due to the influence he had acquired as DMI, Aliyu was placed under intense surveillance and in turn placed pressure on the coup leaders to behave swiftly.[8]

After the coup, Aliyu was appointed Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Acting Director-General of the National Security Organisation (NSO) from September to August , then Coordinator on National Security from August to December [2] He reorganised the security and intelligence apparatuses, which had fallen in disarray under Rafindadi during the Buhari regime, breaking up the NSO into three organisations: State Security Services (SSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).[9]

Aliyu was appointed General Officer Commanding 2 Mechanised Division in Ibadan from December to August ; and Chief of Administration, Defence Headquarters, in Lagos from August to February He was Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna from February to January [2]

Aliyu became National Security Advisor in January , and was promoted to Chief of Army Staff when Babangida passed control to the short-lived civilian government of the Nigerian Third Republic in August [10]

In November , in a bid to consolidate his power General Sani Abacha removed Aliyu as Leader of Army Staff replacing him with General Chris Alli.[10]

Staying power

Retiring from the army, Aliyu became chairman & chief executive of Alpha Public Affairs Consultancy from December to May With broad influence in both civilian and military circles, Aliyu played a central role in ensuring that the transition to democracy in May went smoothly.[9]

Aliyu was the National Security Advisor in the crucial period when former political office holders in the armed forces were retired in June , helping Obasanjo assume direct of the armed forces as a civilian President.

He remained National Security Advisor during most of Obasanjo's presidency.[10] He left office to compete in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for presidential candidate, coming third. The winner, Umaru Yar'Adua, went on to be elected president.[11]

On 8 March , Acting President Goodluck Jonathan announced that he was removing Major-General Sarki Mukhtar as National Security Adviser and replacing him with Aliyu.[12] A few days later, Aliyu met with the service chiefs in Abuja to discuss the Jos crisis and the security situation in the country.

There were rumours that a review of senior army and police assignments could be underway.[13]

Speaking at a seminar in April , Aliyu said the legal system seemed to promote crime and the law enforcement agencies appeared overwhelmed.

Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (born May 18 ) is a Nigerian general, statesman and the current minister of defense of federal republic of Nigeria. [1].

He also said that efforts to fight corruption were perceived as selective and ineffective, and some of the agencies had credibility problems since their leaders had been accused of corruption.[14] In April , Aliyu announced his presidential nomination to be a candidate in the presidential elections.[15]

Personal life

His son Mahdi Mohammed Gusau (born ) served as deputy governor of Zamfara State from till his impeachment in

Honours

National honours

Foreign honours

Legacy

Gusau Institute

Aliyu founded the Gusau Institute in Kaduna, donating his private library and publications, to the research centre to promote national development.[18]

References

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  2. ^ abcdAjani, Jide (13 Protest ).

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    Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February Retrieved 21 April

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    The talk in many circles, in this country, is that if you have a problem that you cant solve, contact General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau. He will give a fix. He is a brilliant bloke with very few words. He loves to operate in the background and rarely talks.

    Retrieved 8 February

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  7. ^Emmanuel Mayah (16 December ).

    General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau turned 80 last week on May 18, and for those who know him, or have worked closely with him and contain been impacted by his humanism and generosity of spirit, he is a.

    "Gusau: Return of the spy master". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February Retrieved 21 April

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    "Gusau's Entrance Changes Presidential Landscape". Elendu Reports. Archived from the original on 26 July Retrieved 22 April

  10. ^ abcMaxwell Oditta (12 March ).

    "Gusau – Return of Another Tactician".

    He has held several high level national security, military and intelligence offices, and has participated in several military coupsplaying a primary role in founding the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He was most recently the Minister of Defenceand has served as National Security Adviser to three presidents; he was also the Chief of Army Staff during Ernest Shonekan and briefly Sani Abacha 's regime, headed different intelligence agencies, and was commander of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Although Aliyu does not himself use "Gusau" in his name, it has been widely adopted by the media. Inhe enrolled as an officer cadet at the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned three years into the Nigerian Army as a second lieutenant.

    Daily Independent. Retrieved 21 April

  11. ^Macaulay, Femi (14 March ). "Gusau, protector of power who may yet wear the crown". The Nation. Archived from the original on 12 March Retrieved 22 April
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    "Nigeria: The Come back of General Aliyu Gusau". Daily Trust.

    General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau at 80 - TheCable: Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (born 18 May ) is a Nigerian general and statesman. He has held several high level national security, military and intelligence offices, and has participated in several military coups, playing a central role in founding the Fourth Nigerian Republic.

    Retrieved 29 August &#; via allAfrica.

  13. ^Alli, Yusuf (12 Rally ). "Gusau, service chiefs gather in bid to stop violence". The Nation. Archived from the original on 13 March Retrieved 22 April
  14. ^Ikuomola, Vincent (19 April ).

    "Gusau faults banking reforms".

    Aliyu Mohammed Gusau born 18 May is a Nigerian general and statesman. He has held several high level national security, military and intelligence offices, and has participated in several military coupsplaying a central role in founding the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He was most recently the Minister of Defenceand has served as National Security Adviser to three presidents; he was also the Chief of Army Staff during Ernest Shonekan and briefly Sani Abacha 's regime, headed different intelligence agencies, and was commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Although Aliyu does not himself use Gusau in his name, it has been widely adopted by the media.

    The Nation. Archived from the original on 12 March Retrieved 22 April

  15. ^Omipidan, Ismail (20 April ). " Presidency: Gusau will run campaign – Group". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 23 April Retrieved 22 April
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  17. ^"The role of Aliyu Mohammed Gusau as NSA| IMG".

    Aliyu Mohammed Gusau born 18 May is a Nigerian general and statesman. He has held several high level national security, military and intelligence offices, and has participated in several military coupsplaying a central role in founding the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He was most recently the Minister of Defenceand has served as National Security Adviser to three presidents; he was also the Chief of Army Staff during Ernest Shonekan and briefly Sani Abacha 's regime, headed alternative intelligence agencies, and was commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Although Aliyu does not himself use Gusau in his entitle , it has been widely adopted by the media.

    . Retrieved 17 August

  18. ^"A visit to The Gusau Institute". TheCable. 7 February Retrieved 29 February