Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR Ph.D, M.PA, MLC, M.Sc, B.Sc, B.Sc, MNIM, FIAGP, FIICA, FABS, f.Inst.AM, FIAGP PhD (Public Administration), M.Sc (Public Administration), M.Sc (Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice), M.Sc (Gender & Security Studies), B.Sc Hons (Physical & Health Education), B.Sc Hons (Public Administration) is a distinguished leader and accomplished public servant with extensive expertise in security management, policy formulation, and academic leadership. He has been the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) since 2021, significantly enhancing national security, operational efficiency, and inter-agency collaboration.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD, Public Administration – Nasarawa State University
• M.Sc, Public Administration – Ahmadu Bello University
• M.Sc, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice
• M.Sc, Gender & Security Studies
• B.Sc Hons, Physical & Health Education
• B.Sc Hons, Public Administration

LEADERSHIP ROLES

• Commandant-General, NSCDC (2021–Present)
• Assistant Commandant-General, Zone C Bauchi
• Assistant Commandant-General, Civil Defence Staff Training College Katsina
• Assistant Commandant-General, National Headquarters Abuja
• Director of Procurement, NSCDC
• Commandant, Imo State Command

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• President, Institute of Registered Administrative Managers of Nigeria
• Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
• Fellow, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)
• Fellow, Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

• Anti-Fraud Strategies – Dubai
• Disaster Management – United Kingdom
• Infrastructure Protection – Pakistan
• Security Leadership Programs – Russia

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

• Professor of Gender and Security Studies
• Lecturer & Supervisor – Nasarawa State University, Keffi
• 35+ peer-reviewed journal articles
• Author of several books on electoral violence, governance, conflict management, and public administration

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• Life Time Achievement Award as Best Performing Icon of National Security
• Multiple national and international honors for humanitarian contributions and leadership