BONIFACE EGBON AKWUE
Port Harcourt
Summary
Highly Experienced Security Professional with over 2 decades of security management experience in public and corporate establishments, especially in the Department of State Services, Nigeria's Secret Police. Possess proficiency in proactive Intelligence acquisition, intelligence analysis, security planning, enforcement of drills and protocols and protection of documents, personnel and facility. Well trained in Crime detection, prevention and investigation.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, pays attention to details and possess proactive organizational skills, highly motivated and results-driven. Performs duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment. Organized and dependable candidate for security management role in any large public or corporate organisation within and outside Nigeria.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Information Analyst
Luck Guards Ltd - Shell Pet. Dev. Company (SPDC)
02.2022 - Current
- Procured, evaluated and analysed security information to produce timely and actionable intelligence to ensure smooth operations of the business.
- Provided proactive intelligence reports, including; Threat Assessments, Security Risk Assessment (SRAs) and updated decision makers with prevailing threat level.
- Participated in Executive Intelligence Briefings
- Identified Threat Agents and their hideouts.
- Remained abreast of current security status of Shell Operational environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Lead Security Consultant
Intelshield Security Services Limited
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethics.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Provided training for Information managers in the Local Government Service Commission of Akwa Ibom State.
Local Government Security Intelligence Bureau Chief
Department Of State Service
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with other Security Agencies to resolve Farmers/Herders dispute.
- Ensured Cultists who tried to vandalize Gas facility belonging to Nigeria Gas company (NGC) and Universal Energy were overpowered and made to surrender.
- Functioned as Security Intelligence liaison Officer to Universal Energy.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Conducted investigations on security breaches in Local Government Council facilities.
- Ensured Council facilities were adequately protected through provision of timely intelligence on imminent threats and deployment of armed guards.
- Conducted trend analysis to aid decision makers.
- Conducted market surveys and wrote several reports on economic intelligence.
Snr Intelligence Analyst/Command Liaison Officer
Department Of State Services
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Served as Senior Intelligence Analyst at State Command Intelligence Unit.
- Command Liaison Officer (CLO), Akwa-Ibom Oil and Gas Monitoring and Implementation Committee.
- Resolved host community issues with various IOCs in the State.
- Identified issues of security interest, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Showed high proficiency in intelligence gathering and earned State Director of Security's accolades for outstanding productivity.
Senior Protection Officer
Department Of State Services
11.2007 - 05.2015
- Functioned as Government House facility manager.
- Supervised a large retinue of officers to ensure the Akwa-Ibom State Governor and his family were effectively protected.
- Conducted advance security surveys.
- Ensured conference and venue security.
- Analyzed threats concerning locations prior to VIP visits.
- Hosted various Heads of State and Government.
- Well traveled across the Niger Delta region, and other parts of the Nation and has a vast knowledge of the broad issues plaguing the different zone.
Security Intelligence and Protection Officer
Department Of State Services
08.2000 - 05.2007
- Conducted post-installation testing to establish system operations within prescribed metrics.
- Completed in-depth building inspections to assess safety and check compliance with laid down safety guides.
- Provided protective Security successfully to Delta State Governor and His Deputy
- Provided travel advisory based on intelligence gathered on prevailing threats.
- Periodic reporting of observed lapses in emplaced security measures with a view to hardening them.
- Screening and Access control duties.
- Security vetting/Background checks.
- Profiling of Threat Agents and assessment of their capacities.
Information Collection Officer
Department Of State Services
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Actively participated in Information gathering efforts of the Command.
- Engaged in source recruitment and management.
- Monitored open source information.
- Ensured timely dissemination of information collected.
- Ensured information was disseminated through secure means.
Education
BSc. - Economics
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, AN10.2010
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) -
IKa Grammar School
Agbor, Delta State06.1994
First School Leaving Certificate. -
Iguodala Primary School
Benin City, ED09.1988
Skills
- Competence and experience in counter Intelligence activities and operations
- Proficiency in Intelligence briefings
- Competence in Intelligence acquisition
- Competence in security risks identification, assessment and mitigations
- Sound analytical, map reading and report writing skills
- Excellent team building and supervisory skills
- Excellent computer/IT skills
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal relationships skills
- Experienced in crisis management, analysis and Alternative Dispute Resolution methods
- Vast in Security vulnerability assessment
- Experienced in Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
- Sound in Intelligence evaluation, analysis and interpretation
- Excellent in Security regulations compliance
- Competence in loss prevention, control and investigations
- Experienced in Executive protection operations
- Efficient in resource utilisation to support security objectives and organizational goals
Accomplishments
Most Outstanding Local Government Security Intelligence Bureau Chief in DSS, Akwa Ibom State Command (Nigeria). (2018)
Certification
- Certified Physical Security Manager - CPSM (ISO-SEC Switzerland) July 2022.
- Certified Competence in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - (CPTED) ISO-SEC Switzerland (MAY 2020).
- Certified Chief Detective - Department of State Services (DSS) April 2010.
- Certified Protective Security Detail (PSD) - DSS Lagos. October 2009.
Professional Membership
- Member, International Security Organisation (ISO SEC), Switzerland.
- (2022) Member American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.
- Member, The Institute of Marriage and Family Affairs (TIMFA), USA
Training and Courses
- Detective Basic Course (DBC), Department of State Services, DSS Lagos. (1997)
- Chief Detective Intelligence Management Course, DSS Kaduna. (2010)
- Protective Security Detail Course, State Services Academy (SSA), Lagos. (2009)
- Cadet Officers Basic Course (COBC), Senior Staff Development Centre (SSDC), Bauchi. (2012)
Lecture/Paper Presentations
- Importance of Security Vetting - Senior Staff Development Centre (SSDC), Bauchi. (2013)
- Travel Control - State Director of Security's monthly lecture, Uyo Akwa Ibom State. (2018)
- Intelligence Report Writing - Training Department, DSS Uyo Akwa Ibom State. (2018)
- Information Management. Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Uyo Akwa Ibom State. (2020)
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 23rd June, 1977
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- State of Origin: Delta State
- LGA: Ika North East
- Address: 3 Kelvin Okolie Street, Dada Avenue, Okpanam, Delta State.
- Home Town: Owanta
- Marital Status: Married
Referees
Available on request.
Timeline
Security Information Analyst
Luck Guards Ltd - Shell Pet. Dev. Company (SPDC)
02.2022 - Current
Lead Security Consultant
Intelshield Security Services Limited
10.2019 - 01.2022
Local Government Security Intelligence Bureau Chief
Department Of State Service
05.2018 - 10.2019
Snr Intelligence Analyst/Command Liaison Officer
Department Of State Services
06.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Protection Officer
Department Of State Services
11.2007 - 05.2015
Security Intelligence and Protection Officer
Department Of State Services
08.2000 - 05.2007
Information Collection Officer
Department Of State Services
08.1997 - 07.2000
BSc. - Economics
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) -
IKa Grammar School
First School Leaving Certificate. -
Iguodala Primary School