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Nigerian Defence Academy produces Army’s first professor
Mr Imam is said to be the first professor from among serving personnel in the history of the Nigerian Army.
by Agency Report November 18, 2023
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has conferred the title of a professor on Abubakar-Surajo Imam, a lieutenant-colonel and Head of Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the institution.
Mr Imam is now is now Professor of Mechatronics Engineering. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering.
He is said to be the first professor from among serving personnel in the history of the Nigerian Army.
The Registrar of the Academy, A.M Tukur, a brigadier-general, announced the promotion in a statement on Friday in Kaduna, the Kaduna State capital, North-west Nigeria.
He said that the promotion was ratified during the NDA Council Meeting in September, and took effect from 1 October 2022.
The registrar said that the council’s decision was a reflection of the confidence and recognition of the contributions of Mr Imam to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of the Academy.
He said that the new professor has provided exemplary services and upheld the standards of excellence expected in his field.
“This recognition not only honours Professor Imam but also highlights the commitment of the Nigerian Defence Academy to acknowledging and rewarding outstanding contributions within its academic community,” he added.
Mr Tukur further said, “On behalf of the Commandant and staff of the Academy, I sincerely congratulate you on your well-deserved promotion.
“It is expected that you will continue to work hard to justify the confidence.”
Profile
Mr Imam, who hails from Kankia in Katsina State, has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano, Kano State.
He also holds a master’s degree in Mechatronics from Newcastle University, United Kingdom, and PhD in Mechatronics and Robotics from the same university.
Mr Imam joined the Nigerian Army as a member of Short Service Combatant Course 32, and was assigned to the Nigerian Army Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
He later converted to Regular Commission, and served in numerous units including 1 Base Workshop, Technical Group EME, HQ Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps, and DICON.
Mr Imam is an Examiner and Member Central Selection Committee for Master’s and PhD candidates being sponsored by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund.
He is also a researcher with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the Defence Research and Development Bureau, Abuja, Command Engineering Depot, Buffalo Engineering Technology, and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure.
Mr Imam is also a researcher with the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, Kano State.
The new professor has attended over 40 international workshops and numerous seminars and presented papers at several conferences in the United Kingdom, Spain, Egypt and the United States of America.
He currently doubles as Head, Department of Mechatronics Engineering and Director Centre for Innovation and Creativity, at the NDA.
At the NDA, Mr Imam has through his Research and Development efforts enormously contributed to enhancing the visibility of the Academy among Nigerian Universities.
He spearheaded the founding of the NDA Department of Mechatronic Engineering, and the establishment of the Centre for Innovation and Creativity.
The centre’s serves as platform for the realisation of Nigeria’s Military Industrial Complex through promotion of innovation and creativity in cutting-edge technologies related to novel military and civil hardware and software solutions, thereby reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign technical solutions.
His published books cover Mechatronics; PIC Microcontrollers; Embedded Systems Design; Sensors and Actuators for Embedded Systems; Coding, Robotics and Drone Technology for Kids; and Field Manual for Drone Technology, among others. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/644277-nigerian-defence-academy-produces-armys-first-professor.html |
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Note: This article is from 2023. Professor Imam has since been promoted to the rank of colonel. How Imam made history as first army professor
By Oghenovo Egodo-Michael
November 26, 2023
A lieutenant colonel, Abubakar-Surajo Imam, recently made history as he became a professor of Mechatronics Engineering at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna State.
With this feat, Imam became the first professor among serving personnel in the history of the Nigerian Army.
Mechatronic Engineering integrates mechanical, electrical/electronics, and computer engineering to address the challenges of designing and deploying intelligent technologies.
A statement by the Registrar of the NDA, Brig.-Gen. A.M. Tukur, described Imam as exemplary and excellent. The statement read, “This recognition not only honours Professor Imam, but also highlights the commitment of the NDA to acknowledging and rewarding outstanding contributions within its academic community.
“On behalf of the commandant and staff of the academy, I sincerely congratulate you on your well-deserved promotion. It is expected that you will continue to work hard to justify the confidence.”
Imam, who hails from Kankia in Katsina State, is the third Head of Department of the NDA’s Department of Mechatronics, a position he assumed in 2021.
He had his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at Bayero University, Kano; after which he bagged a Master’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Newcastle University, United Kingdom. He went on to earn a doctorate in Mechanical and Systems Engineering from the same university.
Though Imam joined the army as a member of the Short Service Combatant Course 32, where he was assigned to the Nigerian Army Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, he later converted to the Regular Commission and served in various units.
The distinguished military officer is also a researcher with the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Kano State; and Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. https://punchng.com/how-imam-made-history-as-first-army-professor/ |
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AlphaTaikun:
General Danbazau? I didn't realize that he's so well-read. He already had a doctorate degree in criminology before he became chief of army staff. |
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However some Obidients do not want the protest to be about the Obidients Movement. They are attacking Peoples' Gazette for labelling it Obidients Protest.
Other Obidients are tagging other ADC leaders like Atiku and Bolaji Abdullahi and asking them why they are not protesting.
Some Obidients are asking why there is no date and time in the notice. |
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Dr. Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of the Obidients Movement. Dr Yunusa Tanko @YunusaTanko Obidients, get ready!
They want to test our energy and our collective resolve to protect our country.
We must protect our democracy!
It’s time to arise and shine, Nigerians.
A New Nigeria is Possible. 💪✊ Source
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Edo State Police Command @EdoPoliceNG PRESS RELEASE
MALICIOUS DAMAGE AT ADC STATE SECRETARIAT, BENIN
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed an incident of malicious damage, thuggery at the African Democratic Party (ADC) State Secretariat in Benin City.
The incident occurred at about 2055hrs. Following a distress call received from the Control Room, Benin, reporting that suspected hoodlums had invaded the party’s premises and were destroying properties. Police operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene to restore normalcy.
Preliminary assessment revealed malicious damage to flags and two shattered windows in the premises. Security has since been deployed to the area to forestall further attacks, while investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible. The command appreciates the prompt call that was made to the Control room which saved the day, encourages everyone in distress to do same through its dedicated lines and warns miscreants against such heinous act as anyone found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
1. Emergency Control Room Numbers
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2. For Complaints;
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EDO STATE COMMAND.
5th Febuary, 2026. https://x.com/i/status/2019420210487263511
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I often posted this list on Nairaland in 2013. Let's see if I can do an updated version from memory.
Made in Nigeria
1) Air Beetle:
This was unveiled in 1988 and it was the first made in Nigeria aircraft. It was made from kits of VAAN'S Aircraft and it was used as a training and reconnaissance plane by the Nigerian Air Force.
2) Amebo, Gulma 1, Gulma 2 and Tsaigumi:
These are made in Nigeria drones. One of the many things that Professor Imam does is to teach students at the Air Force Institute of Technology how to make the drones. Sid Ajili, a former Nairalander, was one of the students and drone pilots.
3) NNS Andoni, NNS Karaduwa and NNS Oji:
These are made in Nigeria seaward defence boats. They were made by the Nigerian Navy and private Nigerian companies at the Naval Dockyards on Victoria Island and Port Harcourt.
4) Igirigi
This is an armoured vehicle that was made by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON)
5) Proforce PF1
This is an armoured vehicle that was made by a private Nigerian company
I'll be back with more later 
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SalamRushdie:
People like this dude are those who were used to make Tinubu president in 2023 , made is much money from doing reverse campaigns fir Tinubu ..He has quietly left the obedient movt waiting for appointment The interesting thing is that people like Morris Monye spent a lot of their personal money on the Obi campaign in 2022 and 2023. They spent time, money and made sacrifices for the campaign. I often wonder how they and their colleagues that are still in the movement would feel if they saw comments by people who did nothing but make noise online. It's very interesting. |
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| Politics › This Is The Worst Opposition In The History Of This Country - Morris Monye by naptu2(op): 6:32am On Feb 06 |
Morris Monye was the Director of Mobilisation at the Obidient Movement until his resignation in November 2025. Morris Monye @Morris_Monye Worst Opposition in the history of this country.
No clear leader seizing the initiative.
During GEJ you could see clear Opposition leaders in the person of BAT and Buhari. They choked the man to submission
This opposition is to make tweets and do flowery press releases. You can’t even tell who and who is the muster point of opposition
As an observer it’s fascinating really to watch. APC can’t believe their good fortune https://x.com/i/status/2019402398045794467Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad Leave them and join the governing party bro. https://x.com/i/status/2019485156063560076
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It's got nothing whatsoever to do with the thread. The colonel is not a truck driver at Dangote.
He probably just wanted to post something negative but couldn't think of anything meaningful. |
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Abubakar Surajo Imam
Abubakar Surajo Imam is the first Nigerian Army professor. He specialises in mechatronics and robotics and he is the current Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the Nigerian Defence Academy.
Early life and education
Imam is a native of Kankia in Katsina State. He obtained his first degree from Bayero University Kano in Mechanical Engineering in 2001. He bagged his Msc and Phd in Mechatronics and Robotics from Newcastle University, United Kingdom in 2009 and 2014 respectively.
Career
Imam started his career as a member of short-service combatant course 32 and was attached to the electrical and mechanical engineering department. He later became a regular commission and conducted his researches and teachings in different units and universities such as Air Force Institute of Technology in Kaduna; Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria; Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Kano State; and Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria.
Publications
⚫️Mechatronics for Beginners: 21 Projects for PIC Microcontrollers (2012).
⚫️Design and construction of a small-scale rotorcraft uav system. (2014).
⚫️Quadrotor model predictive flight control system. (2014). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abubakar_Surajo_Imam |
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Many Nigerian Army officers have become professors after retiring from service, but he is the first to attain the rank of professor while serving as an active army officer.
⚫️Retired Lieutenant General Professor Abdulrahman Dambazau (former chief of army staff and professor of criminology and strategic studies at Capital City University).
⚫️Retired Colonel Professor Abiodun Joseph Oluwadare (professor of political science at the Nigerian Defence Academy).
⚫️ Ex-Major Professor Saliba Daddy Mukoro (the brain behind the 1990 coup and Dean of Graduate School and Professor of Criminal Justice at Jarvis Christian University in the United States. Major Mukoro was the first serving Nigerian Army officer to have a PhD in law). |
