Emmanuel Umar Email and Phone Number

A security strategist and administrator with 26yrs solid background in government administration and leadership. Holds BSc. in Political Science, a Master in Strategy and Security Administration and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from NDA. A certified expert in security sector management and administration (Certificate in Strategic Planning for Security and Development, UK Defense Academy, Cranfield University. Possesses in-depth knowledge of public administration and proven expertise in integrating counter-terrorism strategies at the state and national levels. Skilled in crisis management and humanitarian security. Adept at conducting interviews and interrogations, ensuring personal safety and security, and utilizing advanced techniques to address digital crime. Experience collaborating with international organizations and government agencies.He is a certified criminal investigator, the founder/ CEO of Puma Security Ops and the proprietor of Tactical Training Facility. He was a Director, Business Development & Corporate Services for Janus Global Inc., USA and served as Consultant/Technical Adviser to Nigeria's Inspector General of Police (IGP) in addition to serving as Security Consultant to USAID IPs. He was formerly the Honourable Commissioner, Ministries of Youth and Sports Development, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Ministry for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs in Niger State. In these roles, Umar provided technical and political leadership for policy formulation, implementation and oversight, including pioneered the building of a state-led internal security architecture from the scratch.He began his law enforcement career with the State Security Service in 1997 and rose through the ranks, including as a member of the Presidential Protection Unit where he served in various strategic operational positions for 10yrs. He was a Senior Foreign Service National Investigator at U.S. Embassy, Abuja where he served for nine years. He has served in various important committee and board positions such as Chairman, NGS COVID-19, Sub-Committee on Security Enforcement, member of AIC/ACS Governing Board, member, Governing Board of ECWA Theological College, Elder, Local Church Board, ECWA. Over the course of his career, he has led or participated in several joint sensitive terrorism and high-profile violent crimes investigations, including Joint Investigation Team of UN Building and Nyanyan bombings. etc.He is a recipient of prestigious U.S. Department of State African Bureau Best Foreign Service National Award in 2012.