Dr. Gbambu Abdul Rashid has officially completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Communication Studies at Lagos State University, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in his academic and professional career.
His doctoral research, titled Media Information Disorder and Ghana’s National Security, examined the implications of misinformation, disinformation, malinformation and emerging forms of information disorder for Ghana’s national security. The study explored how developments within the contemporary media environment can create, amplify and complicate security concerns, while examining the role of communication, media governance, fact checking and public awareness in addressing information related threats.
The research contributes to the growing field of security communication by examining the intersection of media, information disorder and national security governance. It further highlights the importance of understanding communication not merely as a means of disseminating security information, but also as a critical dimension of how security threats are constructed, communicated, interpreted and managed.
Dr. Gbambu is a communication scholar and lecturer whose academic and professional experience spans Ghana, The Gambia and the broader West African region. He has lectured at the University of The Gambia, the University for Development Studies, and the Islamic University College, Ghana. He also serves as a part time lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), where he contributes to teaching and academic development in communication related fields.
Beyond academia, Dr. Gbambu currently serves as the Greater Accra Regional Head of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), where he is involved in public education, stakeholder engagement and efforts to address the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
His combination of academic scholarship and practical experience in security related workplaces him at the intersection of communication, media and national security. This professional background also complements his doctoral research, particularly its focus on the relationship between information environments and security governance in Ghana.
The completion of his PhD has been warmly received by colleagues, students and members of the academic community, who have extended their congratulations in recognition of his dedication to scholarship, teaching and professional service.
Dr. Gbambu’s latest academic achievement adds to his growing contribution to communication and security scholarship and positions him to further engage national, regional and international conversations on media, information disorder, security communication and national security in Africa.
