Group Captain Zakka Bala Gora (Rtd)

Group Captain Zakka Bala Gora (Rtd)

Senior Security Consultant | Defence Strategist | National Security Expert
Nationality: Nigerian
Languages: English, Hausa, Bahasa Indonesia (Basic)

🛡️ Session Title

“Strategic Leadership in National Security Reform and Humanitarian Coordination”

📜 Bio Summary

Group Captain Zakka Bala Gora (Rtd) is a decorated military officer and strategic security expert with over 30 years of distinguished service in the Nigerian Air Force. Commissioned as a Flying Officer in 1983 and rising to the rank of Group Captain by 2005, he retired honourably in 2009 after a career spanning defense logistics, strategic planning, international military cooperation, and institutional leadership.

Gp Capt Gora has held key appointments across Nigeria’s defense infrastructure and contributed to national development through special public service assignments. He is a Fellow of the National Defence College and holds advanced degrees in political science, public administration, and strategic studies from institutions in Nigeria and Indonesia.

His expertise in security sector reform, civil-military relations, and strategic governance positions him as a leading voice in shaping Nigeria’s humanitarian and security future. He continues to consult globally on defense policy and national security strategy.

🎓 Education Highlights

• MSc Defence & Strategic Studies – National Defence College, Abuja
• BSc Political Science – University of Abuja
• PGD Strategic Studies – Indonesia
• Advanced Diploma in Public Administration – ASCON, Badagry
• Strategic Command Training – Bandung, Indonesia
• Commissioning – Nigeria Defence Academy (Course 26)

🏅 Military Honours

• Forces Service Star (FSS)
• Meritorious Service Star (MSS)
• Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
• Pass Staff College (PSC / PSC+)
• Fellow Defence College (FDC)

🌍 Areas of Expertise

• National Security Strategy
• Defense Logistics & Supply Chain
• Counterterrorism & Air Force Operations
• International Military Cooperation
• Security Sector Reform
• Public Administration & Governance
• Strategic Policy Development
• Civil-Military Relations

🎯 Career Milestones

• Commissioned as Flying Officer – Nigerian Air Force (1983)
• Promoted to Group Captain (2005)
• Retired from active service (2009)
• Served as Chairman of key investigative and recovery committees in Adamawa State
• Currently mentoring young leaders in ethics and national service

🧘‍♂️ Personal Interests

• Hunting
• Reading the Holy Bible
• Mentoring youth in leadership and ethics