Mansur Dan Ali

Mansur Muhammad Dan Ali (born August 25, 1959) is a retired Nigerian Army and former Minister of Defence of federal republic of Nigeria.[1]

Mansur Dan Ali
Minister of Defence
In office
11 November 2015 – 29 May 2019
Preceded byAliyu Mohammed Gusau
Succeeded byBashir Salihi Magashi
Personal details
Born (1959-08-25) August 25, 1959 (age 65)
Zamfara State, Nigeria
Alma materNigerian Defence Academy
Bayero University Kano
Kaduna Polytechnic
Military service
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1984–2013
RankBrigadier General

Early life and education

Dan-Ali was born on August 25, 1959 in Zamfara State. He received his Higher National Diploma (HND) in Photogrammetric and Surveying from Kaduna Polytechnic and possesses a master's degrees in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from Bayero University Kano, and a master's degree in Security Studies from the Bangladesh University of Professionals.[2]

Career

Dan Ali was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army through the Short Service Commission at the Nigerian Defence Academy. Dan-Ali has served in numerous command, sections and staff capacities, such as commanding the Nigerian contingent supporting the United Nations Africa Hybrid Mission in Sudan, Directing Staff of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Chief Instructor (CI) at the Nigerian Defence Academy, and the Director Military Training before getting posted to the Ministry of Defence's Logistics Department as deputy director.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Odunsi, Wale (2015-11-11). "Change team unveiled: See full list of Buhari's Ministers and their portfolios". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Brig. Gen Mansur Dan-Ali (RTD) - Honourable Minister". Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2021-06-03.