Head, Safety and Security Unit - Organization of Southern Cooperation (OSC), INGO - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(2023-01)
I take a proactive and hands-on approach to risk management, ensuring the safety and security of staff, assets, and operations in complex and high-risk environments. I regularly assess potential risks, including conflict, crime, health hazards, and natural disasters, to develop strategies that mitigate threats and ensure operational continuity. I lead the design and implementation of comprehensive security strategies aligned with international conventions, host-country laws, and organizational frameworks.
Involving with humanitarian works. This involves close collaboration and communication with government security ministries, intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and internal teams to strengthen situational awareness and crisis preparedness. I also prioritize community acceptance, building trust and strong relationships with local populations to reduce threats and foster cooperation.
I oversee executive protection, emergency responses to political unrest, natural disasters, and health outbreaks, and design contingency and evacuation plans. I ensure effective staff training, mentoring multinational teams to promote integrity, vigilance, and proactive security awareness. Maintaini
Principal Intelligence and Security Officer - Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Secret Service - Abuja, Nigeria
(1992-01 - 2023-12)
- Directed strategic intelligence operations nationwide, overseeing covert surveillance, counterintelligence, and human intelligence (HUMINT) activities critical to Nigeria's internal and external security architecture.
- Supervised high-level threat assessments related to terrorism and insurgency, providing actionable intelligence that informed presidential briefings, national defense strategies, and inter-agency collaborations.
- Developed intelligence-gathering networks in collaboration with national and international security organizations, enabling real-time information exchange and early threat detection across West Africa and beyond.
- Led joint intelligence task forces involving military, law enforcement, and diplomatic security units, coordinating national efforts to disrupt transnational criminal networks, extremist cells, and cross-border smuggling operations.
- Designed and implemented covert operations targeting high-risk zones, using advanced surveillance technology, field informants, and cyber-monitoring tools to intercept planned attacks and dismantle insurgent infrastructure.
- Provided intelligence oversight during national emergencies and election cycles, delivering predictive threat models, securing sensitive logistics, and advising policymakers on preemptive risk mitigation strategies.
Team Leader, Counter Terrorism Operations - Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Secret Service - Nigeria
(2016-01 - 2018-12)
- Directed tactical counter-terrorism response units in high-risk zones across Nigeria, deploying intelligence-led mission strategies to neutralize extremist threats, dismantle insurgent networks, and prevent coordinated attacks.
- Led advanced urban warfare simulations, hostage rescue drills, and joint operations with military and international partners, significantly enhancing operational readiness and inter-agency collaboration in the fight against terrorism.
- Oversaw real-time command of field operations in volatile regions, including mission planning, rapid deployment, and engagement strategy to respond to evolving terrorist threats under high-pressure conditions.
- Conducted forensic exploitation of captured materials and sites, collaborating with intelligence analysts to map insurgent networks and feed actionable data into ongoing national security operations.
- Trained and mentored elite counter-terrorism units in close-quarter battle (CQB), bomb disposal awareness, convoy ambush response, and tactical first aid, raising unit survivability and mission success rates.
- Coordinated high-level intelligence briefings with national and foreign counter-terrorism agencies, integrating HUMINT, SIGINT, and aerial surveillance to support multi-agency strike operations.
- Implemented post-operation evaluations and debriefs to assess mission outcomes, capture lessons learned and refine tactical doctrine for future engagements.
Chief Personal Security Officer to President Olusegun Obasanjo - Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria - Nigeria
(1999-01 - 2003-12)
- Supervised the vetting and clearance of all individuals with access to the President, including foreign diplomats, security aides, and event personnel, ensuring adherence to national security protocols and minimizing insider threats.
- Directed the President's close protection unit, providing 24/7 personal security and overseeing all strategic travel and movement logistics, including advance route reconnaissance and motorcade formation.
- Managed national and international security protocol with presidential protocol teams, DSS, and foreign intelligence agencies to ensure seamless security integration during bilateral visits and global summits.
- Conducted on-site threat assessments and implemented layered perimeter defense strategies for presidential residences, official venues, and temporary accommodations during local and international visits.
- Collaborated with aviation and transport security units to coordinate secure flight operations, ground convoy timing, and emergency extraction protocols, ensuring uninterrupted presidential movement even under heightened threat conditions.
- Developed contingency plans and rapid response strategies for high-risk engagements, including public rallies, state banquets, and high-threat zone visits.
Chief Personal Security Officer to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan - Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria - Nigeria
(2011-01 - 2015-12)
- Directed comprehensive advance security planning for presidential appearances, conducting ground reconnaissance, access control evaluations, and contingency simulations to ensure maximum protection in dynamic environments.
- Led and coordinated the full spectrum of the President's personal security operations, including escort management, residential security, and in-transit protection across domestic and international venues.
- Oversaw coordination of specialized protection teams, including tactical support, surveillance, and medical units, ensuring operational readiness and seamless integration during high-profile national and international events.
- Maintained close liaison with foreign security counterparts and host country law enforcement during presidential state visits, aligning protection protocols with international standards and diplomatic sensitivities.
- Collaborated with the National Security Adviser's office, DSS, and foreign intelligence units to ensure high-level threat mitigation during international diplomacy and sensitive missions.
Security Liaison Officer – Ghana Presidential Visit - Presidency of Ghana - Ghana
(2012-01 - 2012-12)
- Facilitated pre-deployment coordination meetings between Nigerian and Ghanaian security teams, aligning protective intelligence protocols, movement control procedures, and communication channels for seamless bilateral cooperation.
- Conducted site inspections and vulnerability assessments at all official event locations, including presidential palaces, hotels, and transportation hubs, ensuring compliance with both countries' security standards and mitigating potential risks.
- Provided daily security briefings and real-time updates to both Nigerian and Ghanaian principals, enabling informed decision-making and adaptive protection strategies throughout the multi-day diplomatic engagement.
- Acted as Nigeria's principal security liaison during the presidential visit to Ghana, ensuring bilateral security coordination.
