Chris Andrew Udo

Head Security Infrastructure

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Lagos, NigeriaMember since October 9, 2025

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Head Security Infrastructure

About

As a leader with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of military intelligence and global corporate security, I have dedicated my career to one principle: security is not merely a defensive cost, but a strategic enabler of business continuity. My background as an

Intelligence Officer in the Nigerian Army, combined with my current role as Security

Director for a leading B2B e-commerce platform, has equipped me to manage complex risk profiles in volatile markets.

Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated the challenges of protecting critical infrastructure and high-profile human assets. Highlights of my strategic impact include:

Infrastructure Strategy: At Alerzo Ltd, I architected the security framework for a vast B2B logistics network, ensuring that security protocols moved at the speed of ecommerce.
Critical Asset Protection: During my tenure with TSL Logistics, I managed the security for the NNPC/NPSC System 2B pipeline, coordinating multi-agency efforts to secure national energy assets and ensure SLA compliance.
Elite Executive Protection: Leading the security detail for international icons like

Venus and Serena Williams demonstrated my ability to operate under intense global scrutiny with zero-fail precision.

Thought Leadership: As the Country Manager for the International Security

Association (ISA) and a Distinguished Fellow of ISO-SEC UK, I stay at the vanguard of global security standards, ensuring that my organizations are never just reacting to threats, but anticipating them.

I am not a traditional security manager; I am a strategist who understands that in 2026,

security must be data-driven, culturally integrated, and aligned with the bottom line. Whether managing cross-border operations in Nigeria and Ghana or developing training curricula for the next generation of practitioners, my focus remains on resilience and excellence.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my "intelligence-first" approach can protect your organization’s people, assets, and reputation. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

ALERZO LTD | Head of Security Infrastructure / Security Director | 2022 – Present

I direct strategic security infrastructure and asset protection protocols for the organization.
I serve as a senior consultant for internal security training, research, and content drafting.
At Alerzo Ltd, I architected the security framework for a vast B2B logistics network, ensuring that security protocols moved at the speed of e-commerce.

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSOCIATION (ISA) | Country Manager (Nigeria) |

2021 – Present

I lead national operations and oversees international security standards and strategic liaison within Nigeria.

TSL LOGISTICS LIMITED (Oil and Gas) | Head of Security (Nigeria & Ghana) | 2018

– 2022

Oversaw and managed comprehensive security operations across Nigeria and Ghana for downstream oil and gas activities.
Advised on all security matters for the NNPC/NPSC South-West System 2B pipeline project.
Maintained liaison with Civil Defence and other security agencies to ensure

100% SLA compliance.

Developed safety systems for personnel and stakeholders engaged in activities on the Right of Way (PRoW).
Partnered with HSE personnel to develop and rehearse contingency,

evacuation, and medical emergency plans.

EVERGREEN PROTECTIVE SERVICES LTD | Country Operations Manager | 2016

– 2018

Managed large-scale personnel deployment and security protocols for corporate protective services.

DE EDGE HOTEL PORT HARCOURT | Head of Security | 2014 – 2016

Directed security department operations, guest safety, and asset protection for a high-traffic hotel.

PROTON SECURITY SERVICES LTD | Chief Training Instructor (Academy) | 2013 –

2014

Formulated and delivered advanced training curricula for security personnel and intelligence units.

SERENA & VENUS WILLIAMS NIGERIA VISIT | Head of Security & Close

Protection | 2012

Directed the protection detail and security logistics for the tennis stars during their official visit.

AUGUST EYE SECURITY SERVICES | GM Sales & Business Development | 2010 –

2012

Drove business growth and managed high-level client relations and sales strategy.

ASA ADVANCED SECURITY TECHNOLOGY | Group Client Service Manager |

2009 – 2011

Served as Security Operation Coordinator and Security Manager for KIA

Motors (Dana Motors).

NIGERIAN ARMY (Intelligence Corps) | Intelligence Officer | 1998 – 2008

Last Unit: 81 Division Garrison HQ, Dodan Barracks. Awarded Army

Certificate of Service (A.C.S) upon honourable voluntary discharge.

Supervised intelligence drills, maintained security records, and conducted access control enforcement, intelligence procurement, and escort duties

Education

EDUCATION

2013: Specialist Course in Intelligence & Security Investigation – University of

Lagos

2007: Advance Diploma in Transportation Management & Planning –

G.I.A.M.T

2007: Advance Diploma in Logistics Management – G.I.A.M.T
2004: B.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning – University of Calabar
1998: S.S.C.E – Nigerian Military School (NMS) Zaria.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND AWARDS

2025: Distinguished Fellow, ISO-SEC UK / Homeland School of

Intelligence

2024: Forensic and Fraud Investigation (ISO-SEC)
2023: Credit Card Fraud Detection (Great Learning Academy)
2023: Distinguished Fellow & Lifetime Member, ILMMD
2023: Doctorate in Leadership and Strategy Development (Honoris Causa)

– ILMMD

2023: Disruptive Leadership: Leading Strategically Through Change

(Harde Business School)

2022: Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Course
2021: Community Policing and Local Intelligence (ISO-SEC)
2021: Safety Managers’ Course & Intelligence Gathering (ISO-SEC)
2021: Intelligence gathering for security managers (ISO-SEC)
2020: Occupational, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (OEHSS)
2020: Public Health and Safety at Work: International academy of disaster and safety professionals (IADSP)
2020: Facility Emergency Response & Practical Leadership for Managers

(ISO-SEC)

2020: Security and safety: a two-sided coin (iso-sec /ISA Switzerland)
2020: ASIS Young Professionals Africa Program
2020: Practical leadership for managers (iso-sec/isa Switzerland)
2020: Security leadership supervisory (iso-sec / Switzerland)
2020: Evolution of contemporary intelligence and counterintelligence (isosec)
2020: Clarity and Conciseness in Business Writing (Nigerian Stock

Exchange)

2019: Certified Close Protection Instructor (C.C.P.I) – ISO Switzerland
2018: Certified Close Protection Officer (C.P.O) – ISA
2018: leadership development & team building (Nigerian American chamber of commerce).
2016: International security conference and award (isca)trans –border terrorism and herdsmen migration
2016: security seminar (ISS)analyzing security risk levels in Nigeria
2012: Conflict Analysis Course – United States Institute of Peace
2009: United nations institute for training and research programme of correspondence instruction (UNITARPOCI) certificate of completion

(operational logistical support)