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Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (born 1960) is a retired [[Nigerian Army]] [[Major-general (Nigeria)|major general]] who served as the 26th Commandant of the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] (NDA). He was appointed Commandant on 26 December 2013<ref name=NDA-Commandant>{{cite web|title=Commandant|url=http://nda.edu.ng/New%20Commandant%20NDA.pdf|website=Nigerian Defence Academy|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> and succeeded as Commandant by Major General M.T. Ibrahim on 9 August 2015.<ref name=GuardianNGR>{{cite web|last1=Akhaine|first1=Saxone|title=New Commandant, Gen. Ibrahim,Takes Over At NDA, Kaduna|url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/08/new-commandant-gen-ibrahimtakes-over-at-nda-kaduna/|website=Guardian Nigeria|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref>
'''Muhammad Inuwa Idris''' (born 1960) is a retired [[Nigerian Army]] [[Major-general (Nigeria)|major general]] who served as the 26th Commandant of the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] (NDA). He was appointed Commandant on 26 December 2013<ref name=NDA-Commandant>{{cite web|title=Commandant|url=http://nda.edu.ng/New%20Commandant%20NDA.pdf|website=Nigerian Defence Academy|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> and succeeded as Commandant by Major General M.T. Ibrahim on 9 August 2015.<ref name=GuardianNGR>{{cite web|last1=Akhaine|first1=Saxone|title=New Commandant, Gen. Ibrahim,Takes Over At NDA, Kaduna|url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/08/new-commandant-gen-ibrahimtakes-over-at-nda-kaduna/|website=Guardian Nigeria|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref>


==Background & education==
==Background and education==
‘Gen Idris was enlisted as Officer Cadet at the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] in 1980 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1983. He was posted to the Infantry Corps on commission but was redeployed to the Intelligence Corps.
Idris was enlisted as Officer Cadet at the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] in 1980 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1983. He was posted to the Infantry Corps on commission but was redeployed to the Intelligence Corps.


‘Gen Idris holds three distinguished master's degrees. These include Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience obtained from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), U.S.A.; Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies obtained from the College of International Security Affairs (CISA) of the National Defense University (NDU) U.S.A.; and Master of Science in National Security Strategy obtained from the National War College (NWC) of the NDU, U.S.A. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in International Counterterrorism from the NDU; a Bachelor's degree in War Studies from University of Baluchistan , Quetta, Pakistan; and a Postgraduate Diploma, in Diplomatic Studies from the Diplomatic Academy of London the University of Westminster, London, UK. He is a member of the Order of the Sword and Shield, the first and only academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, cyber and information security, and all protective security disciplines.
Maj Gen Idris holds two master's degrees from the US [[National Defense University]] (NDU) in [[Washington DC]]: the first is Master of Science in National Security Strategy obtained from the [[National War College]] while the second is Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies obtained from the College of International Security Affairs. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in International Counterterrorism from NDU, a bachelor's degree in War Studies from [[University of Baluchistan]], [[Quetta]], [[Pakistan]]; and a Postgraduate Diploma, in Diplomatic Studies from the [[University of Westminster]], London, UK.


==Career==
==Career==
Prior to becoming Commandant of the NDA, Maj Gen Idris was the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies of the Nigerian National Defence College. During his time in these roles he implemented reforms in educational doctrine, international partnerships, curricular development, and organisational structure.<ref>Idris, Muhammad Inuwa (2019) ‘Professional Military Education for the Modern Officer: The Nigerian Experience’, in Jalili, Duraid and Annen, Hubert (eds) [[doi:10.3726/b15676|Professional Military Education: A Cross-Cultural Survey]]. Berlin: Peter Lang, pp.35-46.</ref> including His previous assignments include:
Prior to becoming Commanding General of the NDA, Maj Gen Idris held various other appointments throughout his over 35 years of active duty service in the Nigerian Army. These include,

*Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies of the Nigerian National Defence College (NDC)
*Commandant of the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS)
*Commandant of the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS)
*Directing Staff at the National Defence College
*Directing Staff at the National Defence College
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*Desk Officer
*Desk Officer
*Infantry Platoon Commander
*Infantry Platoon Commander

After retirement from active duty, ‘Gen Idris took a 4-year (2016-2020)contract tenure as Registrar of Baze University, Abuja. He is currently a member of the Governing Council of Newgate University, Minna; and a member of the Academic Advisory Committee of the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru-Jos.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Nigerian generals]]
[[Category:Nigerian generals]]
[[Category:Nigerian Army officers]]
[[Category:Nigerian Defence Academy alumni]]
[[Category:Nigerian Defence Academy alumni]]
[[Category:1960 births]]
[[Category:1960 births]]

Latest revision as of 22:36, 17 December 2024

Major general
Muhammad Inuwa Idris
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy
In office
26 December 2013 – 9 August 2015
Preceded byMaj-Gen. E. Onwuamaegbu
Succeeded byMaj-Gen. Mohammed Tasiu Ibrahim
Personal details
Born1960 (age 64–65)
Alma materNigerian Defence Academy
National Defense University
National War College
University of Balochistan
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1980–2015
Rank Major general

Muhammad Inuwa Idris (born 1960) is a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the 26th Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). He was appointed Commandant on 26 December 2013[1] and succeeded as Commandant by Major General M.T. Ibrahim on 9 August 2015.[2]

Background and education

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Idris was enlisted as Officer Cadet at the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1980 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1983. He was posted to the Infantry Corps on commission but was redeployed to the Intelligence Corps.

Maj Gen Idris holds two master's degrees from the US National Defense University (NDU) in Washington DC: the first is Master of Science in National Security Strategy obtained from the National War College while the second is Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies obtained from the College of International Security Affairs. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in International Counterterrorism from NDU, a bachelor's degree in War Studies from University of Baluchistan, Quetta, Pakistan; and a Postgraduate Diploma, in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Westminster, London, UK.

Career

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Prior to becoming Commandant of the NDA, Maj Gen Idris was the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies of the Nigerian National Defence College. During his time in these roles he implemented reforms in educational doctrine, international partnerships, curricular development, and organisational structure.[3] including His previous assignments include:

  • Commandant of the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS)
  • Directing Staff at the National Defence College
  • Chief of Staff Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps
  • Colonel General Staff Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps
  • Military Assistant and Principal General Staff Officer, Office of the National Security Adviser
  • Commander Strategic Intelligence Support Group
  • Officer Commanding Field Intelligence Detachment
  • Deputy Defence Adviser
  • Officer Commanding VIP Protection Detachment
  • Staff Officer Coordination
  • Desk Officer
  • Infantry Platoon Commander

References

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  1. ^ "Commandant" (PDF). Nigerian Defence Academy. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  2. ^ Akhaine, Saxone. "New Commandant, Gen. Ibrahim,Takes Over At NDA, Kaduna". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  3. ^ Idris, Muhammad Inuwa (2019) ‘Professional Military Education for the Modern Officer: The Nigerian Experience’, in Jalili, Duraid and Annen, Hubert (eds) Professional Military Education: A Cross-Cultural Survey. Berlin: Peter Lang, pp.35-46.
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