The Department of State Services (DSS) has appointment Mr. P.N. Afunanya as its new Spokesman/Public Relations Officer.

A statement by the service said that Afunanya holds a Bachelors and Masters degrees in English Language from the Abia State University and University of Uyo.

The service said that Afunanya also holds a Masters degree in Peace and Strategic Studies from the University of Ilorin.

The new spokesman is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

“He has attended several courses within and outside Nigeria namely: Innovation and Strategy at Harvard University, Boston, USA; Security Management and Coordination, London and Investigative Journalism at City University, London.

“Other courses he has attended are on Leadership, Arbitration, Conflict Management/Resolution, Negotiation and Public Communication among others. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the DSS’ in-house Magazine.”

The new spokesman is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, Nigerian Red Cross, Nigerian Institute of Management among others.

His hobbies include traveling, meeting people, reading, walking and photography.

The new DSS spokesman replaces Mr. Tony Opuiyo.