AUSTIN IKEKHUA ITUA
Investigator
Burnley,Lancashire
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head, Protocol & Personal Security Detail to MD
Riverdrill Group of Companies
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, Obio-Akpor LGA
2006.11 - 2023.05
- Encouraged dialogue about policy changes, leveraging information to better target initiatives and serve identified needs.
- Created training programmes guaranteed to achieve key organisational objectives.
- Handled all protocol arrangements for the MD/CEO and other Management Staff.
- Provide all round security services for the MD/CEO & family in his Office and Residence.
- Supervised and co-ordinate all Corporate Social Responsibility undertakings between the Company and the host communities.
Assistant Chief Security Officer (ACSO)
|Woksons Group,
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, Uvwie LGA
2001.04 - 2005.09
- Coordinated emergency disaster recovery, minimising data loss and supporting business continuity.
- Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to conceal confidential information.
- Tested security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
- Deployed VPN for personnel use and protection.
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
SDV Group, International Shipping Company
Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria, Apapa
1998.06 - 2002.08
- Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and company security standards.
- Monitored and secured company's critical assets such export and import containers at the terminal.
- Managed high volume of logistics vehicles and associated projects according to quality, schedule and budget targets.
- Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
Deputy Narcotics Superintendent (DNS)
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA
Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
1990.06 - 1995.08
- Participated actively in the Task Force between National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) & the United State Drug Enforcement Administration (USDEA) by making high profile arrest and prosecution of drug barons.
- Led by example to motivate hardworking, target-driven operational teams.
- Actively handled drug interdiction, arrest, investigation and prosecution of drug offences and other related cases.
- Embarked on Drug Interdiction at the seaports in Lagos State, Nigeria.
- Onboarded new staff with thorough briefings and ongoing coaching for capable, competent teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Lagos State University,
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria 1989.06 - 1993.09
Higher National Diploma - Criminal Justice Administration, (CJA)
University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria 1995.03 - 1997.06
A-Levels - General Certificate of Education, A-Level
Baptist Academy
Obanikoro, Lagos, Nigeria 1985.05 - 1987.11
GCSEs O/L - GCSEs O/L
Methodist Boys High School
Broad Street, Marina, Lagos, Nigeria 1979.06 - 1983.06
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Head, Protocol & Personal Security Detail to MD
Riverdrill Group of Companies
2006.11 - 2023.05
Assistant Chief Security Officer (ACSO)
|Woksons Group,
2001.04 - 2005.09
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
SDV Group, International Shipping Company
1998.06 - 2002.08
Higher National Diploma - Criminal Justice Administration, (CJA)
University of Lagos
1995.03 - 1997.06
Deputy Narcotics Superintendent (DNS)
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA
1990.06 - 1995.08
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Lagos State University,
1989.06 - 1993.09
A-Levels - General Certificate of Education, A-Level
Baptist Academy
1985.05 - 1987.11
GCSEs O/L - GCSEs O/L
Methodist Boys High School
1979.06 - 1983.06