Senior Special Assistant

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Senior Special Assistant also known as the abbreviation (SSA) in Nigeria, is a particular role given to a person as the assistant to a particular leader, in the Nigerian government.[1][2][3]

Word usage

The word ‘Senior Special Assistant’ (SSA) can also be addressed as a Nigerian english language, commonly use by the Nigerians to address a person especially in the Nigerian government system, appointed to such specific post.[4][5][6] [7] In Africa, the abbreviation (SSA) can also be represent as Sub-Saharan Africa.[8][9] [10]

SA

Special adviser also known as (SA), is a role given to a person commonly in the Nigerian government with the aim of acquiring information.[11][12][13][14][15]

Notable People

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Name Origin Notes ref
Catherine Obianuju Acholonu Imo State, Nigeria Nigerian author, who served as the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to President Olusegun Obasanjo on Arts and Culture.
Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi Bauchi, Nigeria A security expert, who served as the Senior Special Adviser to the Ministry of Interior since 2015.
Benjamin Kalu Abia State, Nigeria A Nigerian politician, who served as the Senior Special Adviser to Theodore Orji on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Abia State, Nigeria. [16]
Onyema Ugochukwu Abia State, Nigeria Nigerian journalist, who served as the senior Special Adviser on Communication to Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka Nigeria A Nigerian professor, who serve as the senior special adviser on Industrialization to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). [17]
Wanle Akinboboye Lagos, Nigeria A Nigerian culture and tourism icon, who once served as the Senior Special Adviser to Ondo state Governor on tourism.
Innocent Umezulike Rivers State, Nigeria A Nigerian jurist, who served as the senior special adviser to the Attorney General of Nigeria.
Mercy Johnson Rivers State, Nigeria A Nigerian actress, who served as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Yahaya Bello on entertainment, arts and culture. [18]
Lekan Fatodu Lagos, Nigeria A Nigerian Journalist, who served as the SSA on Sustainable Development Goals to the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. [19]
Ajuri Ngelale United States, Nigeria Nigerian Journalist and politician, who served as the senior special adviser on public affairs to President Muhammadu Buhari. [20]
Umar Sani Kaduna, Nigeria A Nigerian media person, who served as the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Vice President Namadi Sambo.

See also

References

  1. ^ "VDM Slams Seyi Law, Eniola Badmus, Others: "SSA Is the Most Stupid Position the Government Gives"". Legitng Newspaper. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Scrap quota system, implement 2014 confab report, SSA tells Tinubu". The Sun Newspaper. 19 July 2024.
  3. ^ "How Hoodlums Led By The SSA On Security In Dekina Local Government Disrupt "Prayer Walk" In Kogi State By Jeremiah Abutu". Saharareporters Newspaper. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Nigerian governor appoints 97 special advisers, assistants". Premiumtimesng Newspaper. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints KWAM1's daughter as Senior Special Assistant". The punch Newspaper. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  6. ^ "We have not designated any person as Governor's SPA, SSA, SA on Security – Enugu govt". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Government Is Committed To Improved Basic Health Care-SSA". Nta News. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Kenya to lead SSA growth in 2021 as Nigeria, others lag". Business day Newspaper. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Footwear sales in Nigeria, SSA countries contribute $24bn to global apparel exports". Daily post Newspaper. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Adeleke responds to controversial SSA appointments, says APC created offices". The punch Newspaper. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Appoint Special Adviser on Library Matters, Librarians Tell President Tinubu". This day newspaper.
  12. ^ "Full List: Mutfwang appoints additional SAs, SSAs, others". Guardian newspaper. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Ododo appoints 42 special advisers, 131 SSAs, DGs, others". Pm newspaper. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  14. ^ "1st KW-SDGs convention held in Ilorin". Tvc news. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Letter Appointing Suspected Terrorist Hadejia As Special Adviser Was Forged – Gov Lawal". Channels tv. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Birthday tribute to Hon. Benjamin Kalu". The nation newspaper. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Nigeria's oil-dependence straining economic growth, widening inequalities – AfDB". Business day newspaper. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  18. ^ "CAREERStar Actress Mercy Johnson has been Appointed SSA to the Governor of Kogi State". Bella naija. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  19. ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as DG of Lagos sports commission". The cable newspaper. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  20. ^ "Tinubu Appoints Ajuri Ngelale As Special Adviser On Media And Publicity". Channel tv. Retrieved 31 July 2023.