Ohiozoba Oyakhire Ehiede

 My dedication and hard work have earned me numerous promotions and accolades leading to my being the Pioneer Director, Directorate of Legal Services and the AIG Legal/Prosecution of the Nigeria Police.

International Service

international experience is extensive, with secondments to:

·       United Nations and African Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID): He served as the Regional Human Rights Officer and Contingent Commander, 2016 - 2018.

·       United Nations: Police Advisor and Team Leader, The formed Police Coordination Office UN/AU Hybrid Mission in Darfur, Sudan, 2015 - 2016,

·       African Union: Contingent Commander, Nigeria, of the Formed Police Unit(FPU) in Mogadishu, Somalia, 2013 - 2014.

Leadership Roles

Pioneer Director and AIG, Directorate of Legal Services, Nigeria Police,2025

>CP Legal, FCIID: Head of the Legal and Prosecution Section while providing legal guidance and support to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, 2024.

 >DCP Legal, FCIID: Provided legal guidance and support to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, 2022.

>Pioneer Director of Studies, National Institute of Police Studies, Life Camp, Abuja, 2021.

·       ACP, Appeals, Force Provost Office: Oversaw appeals and ensured justice was served, 2020.

·       ACP, Legal Drafting, Force Legal Section: Drafted legal documents and advised on police matters, 2019.

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Certifications and Training

Received various trainings and over 30 certifications from both home and abroad with renowned institutions, including:

·       United Nations Certified Training Professional (CTP)

·       Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU), Italy.

·       International Law Enforcement Academy, Roswell, USA.

·       New Mexico Military Institute, USA 

Publications and Literary Works

I am a prolific author, and an internationally accredited Poet having published over 10 books, written and compiled over 40 songs, with 2 Albums. My literary works showcase  creativity and passion for storytelling. Also a prolific and premium member of the Internationally rated Poetry Soup (a globally respected group of Poets). Some of his works are :

Memberships and Honors

·       International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

·       African Bar Association (AFBA)

·       Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

·       Pan African Lawyers Association

·       Poetry Soup World Association.

·       the Association of International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).

·       the National Institute of Police Studies(mnips).

·       the Nigeria Police Staff College distinguished officers. psc (+)

·       The National Union of Otuo.

·       UN Peacekeeping Medal.

·       AU Peacekeeping Medal.

·       An Honorary “Roswellian Citizen” of the City of Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America, March, 29th 2010.

·       Letter of Commendation from the Nigerian Ambassador to Sudan-23 November 2015

·       Award of the UNAMID (United Nations) Medal of Honour-22 November 2015

·       UNAMID (United Nations) Certificate of Honour-22 November 2015

·       UNAMID (United Nations) Certificate of Commissioner’s Commendation for

·       Outstanding Performance- 13 December 2015

·       Award of the AMISOM (African Union) Medal of Honour- 2014

·       AMISOM (African Union) Certificate of Honour-2015