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Kaor Surma

Kaor Surma

Kaor Surma

Director (Graphic Arts)
Directorate of Graphic Arts
kaorklone@gmail.com
+234 803 236 3040
Biography

Kaor Surma

Mr. Kaor Surma is a diligent, versatile and socially driven public servant with over 30 years of professional experience in Graphic Arts, Visual Communication and Public Orientation. He is a creative professional with extensive experience in government communication, graphic design, visual branding and public enlightenment.

He is also a certified First Aider and a committed humanitarian who has demonstrated leadership and service through his involvement with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Benue State Branch. He is known for his creativity, attention to detail, leadership qualities and dedication to public service and nation building.

Education
  • Mr. Surma obtained his Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fine Art, specializing in Sculpture, from Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. He also holds a National Diploma (ND) in Fine and Applied Art from the same institution.
  • His secondary education was at W. M. Bristow Secondary School, Gboko, while his primary education was at Robert F. Kennedy Nursery & Primary School, Gboko.
  • He has also undergone Red Cross Leadership Training and is a Certified First Aider.
Experience

Mr. Kaor Surma began his professional career in education with the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission, where he served as an Art Teacher at Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, and Anglican Comprehensive High School, Ikoto, Ijebu-Ode.

During his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), he served as an Art and Art History lecturer at Tai Solarin College of Education, Ogun State.


Following his inter-state transfer from Ogun State to Benue State, he joined the Ministry of Information and Culture as a Graphic Arts Officer. Through dedication, professionalism and competence, he rose to the position of Chief Graphic Arts Officer and currently serves as Director of Graphic Arts.

In addition to his public service career, Mr. Surma has contributed extensively to humanitarian activities through the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Benue State Branch. He has served as Finance & Property Management Adviser, Branch Treasurer, Information Adviser for two terms, and as a member of Detachment 12, Makurdi.

Responsibilities

As Director of Graphic Arts, Mr. Kaor Surma is responsible for:

  1. Providing strategic leadership for the Graphic Arts Department.
  2. Overseeing the design and production of government publications, publicity materials and campaign materials.
  3. Maintaining government branding and corporate identity standards.
  4. Leading the development of visual content for public enlightenment, orientation and government communication programmes.
  5. Supervising graphic officers and ensuring quality, creativity, innovation and timely delivery of assignments.
  6. Collaborating with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the development of graphics for government events, programmes and campaigns.
  7. Promoting capacity building and the adoption of modern graphic design tools and technologies.
  8. Managing the department's graphic archives and supporting effective budget administration.

He has received a Merit Award from the Graphic Arts Department and possesses professional skills in Sculpture, Illustration, Branding, Print Design and Digital Design.

Outside his professional responsibilities, Mr. Surma enjoys cycling, reading and gadget repair. He is married and blessed with one child.

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