RESUME

COLONEL JAMES OWODUNNI TIJANI (RETIRED)

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work in a reputable and dynamic organization/institution where I can make effective use of skills to contribute to organization goals and attain my professional height with satisfaction.

OTHER PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth: 5 May 1966

Nationality: Nigeria

State: Ogun

Local Government: Ikenne

Marital Status: Married

Address: Block 1 Flat 6, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, (NAFRC) Oshodi Lagos

Postal Address: PO Box 4906, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State

Email : ac9b9t@r.postjobfree.com, ac9b9t@r.postjobfree.com

Phone Numbers: +234**********/+234**********

Religion: Christianity

NOK: Master James Damilola Teejay

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration, Apapa, Lagos Mar – May 2002

Award: Certificate in Computer Appreciation and System Analysis

Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management Feb – Dec 1998

Award: Certificate in Purchasing and Stores Supervision (Part 1)

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna Jul 83 – Jun 85

Award: Certificate of Education

West African Examination Council Jun 85

Award: GCE ‘A’ Level

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO) Jan – Jul 15

Award: Certified Protection Officer (CPO) In View

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH - London) Jan – Feb 2015

Award: Level II Award in Environment Health and Safety

Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji, Kaduna 18 – 25 Oct 2013

Award: Certificate in Camp Management/Safety and Security

Human Resources Development Centre, University of Jun 10 – Jan 11

Lagos Akoka, Yaba Lagos State

Award: Specialist in Corporate and Industrial Security

Nigerian Army School of Artillery Kachia, Kaduna State Aug - Dec 09

Award: Certificate in Regimental Commander

Human Resources Development Centre, Jun 08 - May 09

University of Lagos Akoka, Yaba Lagos

Award: Advance Diploma in Security Operations and Management

Nigerian Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji Kaduna State Aug 04-Jun 05

Award: Passed Senior Staff College (psc)

Nigerian Army School of Artillery Kachia, Kaduna State Aug - May 00

Award: Certificate in Company Commander Course.

Nigerian Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji Kaduna State. Jan – Jun 95

Award: Passed Junior Staff Course (pjsc).

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Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji Feb – May 92

Award: Certificate in Specialize Warfare

SEMINAR/COURSES ATTENDED

Combating Terrorism in Nigeria – Organized by Association of Industrial Security and safety Operators Nigeria Jun 11

Community Surveillance and Crime Prevention – Organized by Imo State Task Force on Kidnapping and Terrorism 22 Feb 11

Religion cum Ethnic Violence in Nigeria: Security and Socio – Economic Perspectives. - Organized by Institute of Security Nigeria. Feb 11

Curbing Political Violence in Nigeria: The Role of the Security Profession. - Organized by Institute of Security Nigeria. Mar 09

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

International Foundation of Protection Officer (IFPO) Feb 2015

International Association of Emergency Manager (IAEM) Feb 2015

American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) Dec 2014

Association of Industrial Security & Safety Operators Nigeria (AISSON) Mar 2011

Institute of Security Nigeria (ISN) July 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION/EXPERIENCE

a. Nigerian Army: July 1983 – May 2015

I was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1986. I rose to the rank of Colonel before my voluntary retirement from service on 31 May 2015. My last appointment was Deputy Director Locating in charge of Administration, Training and Logistics at Headquarters, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Kontagora, Niger State. While in service, l held the appointments of Troop Commander, Battery Commander and Regiment Commander of men, equipment and resources, at different levels across Nigeria. I also served as a Staff Officer Grades 1 and 2 in charge of Administration and Logistics at Brigade and Corps Headquarters levels and later as Chief Instructor in few Army Training schools. I participated in different operations/wars – ECOMOG Operations in Liberia, Sierra-Leone and Bakassi Peninsula (Nigeria). Other activities engaged in while in the service were Internal Security operations in different states, recruitment of soldiers into the Nigerian Army in Abia and Imo states and Camp Commandant for National Youth Service Corps in some states.

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAME OF OPERATIONS PERIODS

a. OP HARMONY IV (Bakassi Penninsula) Oct 98 – Dec 99

b. OP LIBERTY (Liberia) Feb 96 – Jul 97

c. UNAMSIL (SierraLeone) Mar 94 – Jun 95

d. OP LIBERTY (Liberia) Jun 92 – Dec 93

AWARDS/MEDALS

TYPES EFFECTIVE DATES

a. Golden Jubilee 1 Oct 2010

b. Passed Staff College 1 Jul 2005

c. OPERATION HARMONY IV Apr 99

d. Defence Service Star 20 Dec 2010

e. Meritorious Service Star 28 Jun 2004

f. Forces Service Star 28 Jun 2001

h. OPERATION LIBERTY Sep 94

i. Silver Jubilee 01 Oct 85

LANGUAGES SPOKEN/WRITTEN

Languages Written Spoken

English - Excellent Excellent

Yoruba - Excellent Excellent

Hausa - Nil Barely

HOBBIES:

Travelling, Adventure.

Watching Documentary Films

Reading

Meeting/Studying People

REFEREES

Major General BO Ogunkale

Director-General

Headquarters.

Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria

Kaduna Kaduna State.

Phone no/Email address: 234**********/ac9b9t@r.postjobfree.com

Mr Adesegun Odunowo

MD

Qualifoods Nig Ltd

Jubilee House Lagos – Ibadan Expressway

Arepo Ogun State

Phone no/Email address: 080********/ac9b9t@r.postjobfree.com

‘Colonel AI Adesanya (Rtd)

CSO

MRS Oil Nigeria Plc

8, Marcathy Street, Onikan, Lagos

Phone no/Email address: 080********/ac9b9t@r.postjobfree.com:234**********/ac9b9t@r.postjobfree.com

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