David Adakole
Results-driven security executive with 15+ years of experience protecting lives, assets, and critical infrastructure
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About
Results-driven security executive with 15+ years of experience protecting lives, assets, and critical infrastructure. Formally naval officer transitioned into corporate security, with deep expertise in risk management, crisis response, and threat mitigation. Proven ability to build and command high-performance security teams, design enterprise-wide security frameworks, and lead decisive action under pressure.
Trusted by organisations to anticipate risk before it strikes, and neutralise it when it does.
Experience
Security Consultant at CONSULATE-GENERAL, NETHERLANDS EMBASSY (2025-01 – Present)
- Assess and manage physical security risks across the consulate premises.
- Develop and implement security protocols, access control systems, and emergency response plans.
- Monitor and evaluate threats, including political, civil unrest, and terrorism risks, in Lagos and across Nigeria.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of the facility.
- Liaise with Nigerian law enforcement, DSS, and local security agencies.
- Coordinate with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on security intelligence and reporting.
- Oversee contracted security guards, i.e vetting, training, and performance management.
- Manage CCTV, perimeter security, and all electronic surveillance systems.
Security Peace Keeping at NIGERIAN NAVY (2010-01 – 2024-12)
- Conducted land-based peacekeeping operations across conflict-affected states including Plateau, Borno, etc, supporting stability in communities disrupted by insurgency and ethnic violence.
- Participated in cordon-and-search operations, intelligence-led raids, and community protection missions in high-risk rural and semi-urban environments.
- Enforced curfews, managed civilian movement corridors, and maintained order during periods of civil unrest and sectarian conflict.
- Patrolled Nigerian territorial to detect, intercept, and neutralise sea piracy threats targeting commercial vessels and fishing communities.
- Ensured the safety of expatriates, diplomats, and foreign nationals operating in high-risk zones through coordinated protection details.
Security Detail at ITERCRAP (INTERNAL PROJECT) (2008-01 – 2010-12)
- Served as the principal close protection officer (CPO) for the founder at all times.
- Conducted advance security surveys of all locations the founder will visit, venues, hotels, meeting points.
- Planned and execute secure movement, vehicles, routes, contingency routes.
- Monitored and assess threat levels in all locations the founder operates.
- Gathered, analyse, and report intelligence on potential risks to the founder and the organisation.
Fleet Manager at AFFRIGON NIGERIA LIMITED (2006-01 – 2008-12)
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the entire vehicle fleet, and specialised transport units.
- Maintained an accurate and up-to-date fleet register, vehicle details, assignments, mileage, and status.
- Planned and optimise vehicle deployment to ensure maximum utilisation and minimum downtime.
- Coordinated vehicle allocation across departments, routes, and operational needs.
- Tracked and managed vehicle defect reports, ensure faults are logged, escalated, and resolved promptly.
Education
National Diploma (OND) – Benue State Polytecnic, Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria (2003-01 – 2005-12)
National Board for Technical Education (NABTEC) – Federal Technical College, Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria (1992-01 – 1998-12)
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) – St William's Comprehensive Secondary School, Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria (1999-01 – 2002-12)
