Ohiozoba Oyakhire Ehiede

CURRICULUM VITAE AIG (rtd) OHIOZOBA OYAKHIRE EHIEDE, psc(+), mnips, Esq. 1. Personal information:     D.O.B:18th September 1965. Marital status: Married. Office title: United Nations Certified Training Professional (CTP) Sex: Male. 2. Educational Qualifications with Dates: o Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL):-) o University of Jos, Bachelor of Law (LLB) -) o University of Benin,Bachelor of Arts in English and Literary Studies -) 3. Work Experience and Duties:  Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Pioneer Director of the Nigeria Police Directorate of Legal Services, Kafaru Tinubu House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. September 18, 2025.  Commissioner of Police(CP), Legal & Prosecution Section, FCID, Abuja. 2024  Deputy Commissioner of Police Office title: DCP Legal, FCID, Abuja / United Nations Certified Training Professional(CTP). 2021.  Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Pioneer Director of Studies, National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Life Camp, Abuja. 2021  Assistant Commissioner of Police, in Charge of Appeals, Force Provost Office, Force Headquarters, Abuja. 2020  Assistant Commissioner of Police, in Charge of Legal Drafting, Force Legal Section, FCID, Abuja. 2019 1 Human Rights Officer in United Nations and African Hybrid Mission In Darfur (UNAMID), Sudan (November 2016 – 2018) :  Coordinating the monitoring of and evaluating the legal system and its compliance with international human rights instruments and advise, where appropriate, relevant authorities including on the implementation of UN recommendations  Drafting, reviewing and coordinating the timely delivery of a variety of reports, briefings and other type of communications in compliance with established standards, including public human rights reports 2          Coordinating with UNAMID Women Protection Advisors including in respect of the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements; Support Women's Protection Advisors in the mission by providing technical expertise on the monitoring, investigations and reporting of conflict-related sexual violence as mandated and relevant to the peace mission; Formulating recommendations and suggesting strategies to better promote and protect human rights in the mission area, including for peace processes; Assisting national authorities in their coordination and evaluation of activities relating to the implementation and follow-up of recommendations by UN Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures and other mechanisms of the UN Human Rights Council; Ensuring, coordinating and supervising the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database; conducts quality control and delivers statistics and trend reports as required To establish, as needed, baseline data for the appropriate monitoring of the human rights situation in the mission area; To devise advocacy strategies, advocates and advise relevant authorities, including government officials, the UN Country Team (UNCT), UN and Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) senior management, on strategies to better protect and promote human rights and mechanisms to stop impunity and redress human rights violations; To establish and maintain contact with national authorities, civil society, UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes with complementary mandates , and other relevant partners to inform on the human rights situation in the mission area and advise on strategic and policy issues to better protect and promote human rights; To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other UN and nonUN actors, national authorities, donors and other stakeholders for effective policy coordination; To assist in the development, coordination and implementation of the human rights work plan; evaluates or assists in the evaluation of its progress and suggests adjustments as needed; 3  To contribute to the integration of gender perspectives/considerations and specific women/girls' rights issues in all activities, programmes and strategies;  To train, coach and supervise new and junior staff, manage their performance, and assist in training needs assessments;          Contingent Commander (Nigeria Police Contingent to UNAMID) Police Advisor and Team Leader, Formed Police Coordination Office, MHQ ( seconded to the United Nations from February 2015 – August 2016) : Assisted the FPU Coordinator in establishing close liaison with UNAMID Component and other Mission Components in as far as FPU's operations are concerned. Assisted in coordinating activities of the FPUs in enhancing effective communication among the Units and with the Coordinating Office. Provided inputs through the FPU Coordinator in formulating strategic directives or policies with regards to FPU administration. Coordinated activities of FPUs deployed to UNAMID/ area of responsibility. Collaborated with the respective FPU Commanders to monitor the welfare and medical condition of all FPU Officers including special needs for female Officers. Conducted induction Training for Police Advisors on the topic : THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNAMID FORMED POLICE UNIT (FPU). Collaborated with the respective FPU Commanders in ensuring that all FPU members are aware of their responsibilities, through induction to adhere to UN rules, regulations and guidelines as well as other mission directives. Analyzed reports submitted by the Units and monitored rotation schedules and COE status for effective operation by the units. Monitored reports on operational activities of the FPU Units by preparing Daily, Weekly and Monthly performance reports. 4  Successfully performed any task assigned to me by the Supervisor and the Coordinator.  Maintaining the operational data base for the FPUs.              Contingent Commander, Nigeria Formed Police Unit ( seconded to the African Union, Mogadishu, Somalia) from 2013 – 2014 : Ensured effective public order management Gave proper direction for protection of AMISOM personnel and facilities, especially individual Police Officers (IPOs) to enable them to perform their training, mentoring and advisory tasks in support of the Somali Police Force; Supported police operations that required a formed response and involved a higher risk, which was above the general capability of unarmed Individual African Union Police; Responsible for the planning and co-ordination of all sections within the Formed Police Contingent; Co-ordinated and forwarded the weekly situation reports for the Police Commissioner through the operations co-ordinator; Co-ordinated some ad-hoc duties which were not of a continuous nature; Responsible for the evaluation, assessment and training needs of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit; Liaised and collaborated effectively with the two other components of AMISOM on the way forward out of the security challenges in the mission environment; Management and administration of personnel; Planning and coordinating the arrest of suspects and other would -be offenders. Conducted searches, undertook surveillance of likely trouble areas Coordinated patrols in the locality; Effective deployment of equipment for patrols and operational activities Staff Officer to Inspector General of Police Nigeria,(January-)  Treating of mails as assigned by Superiors, writing memos, speeches, and briefs. 5  Developed anAnti-Trafficking in Person Manual for the Police Officers.  Assessing memoranda submitted by members of the Public for Implementation by Police Assigning mails and correspondences to Staff Officers as directed.  Assisted and advised in the development of Policies, procedures and guidelines for enhanced responsive and accountable policing.  Assisted in the revision of existing rules relating to Disciplinary, ethics and conduct        of Police personnel. Forwarding and vetting of treated mails from Staff Officers. Ensuring that mails assigned are treated by Staff Officers. Responsible for the planning and co-ordination of all sections within the Inspector-General of Police Secretariat Assigning Officers to send signals, prepare agenda and speech/address for the Inspector-General of Police monthly conference. Coordinating the weekly situation reports for the Minister of Police Affairs Coordinating the preparation of Police Investigation reports to the MPA/NSA/Mr President or as otherwise directed. Coordinating any ad hoc duties which are not of a continuous nature.  Responsible for the evaluation, assessment and training needs of the Nigeria       Police Officers going on local, foreign courses as well as on the peace keeping assignment. Assist in organizing collaborative seminars in Human Rights, Community Policing, Family and Child’s Care protection. Facilitator on Capacity Building in Anti-Human Trafficking, Election Security, Crowd Control Management. Delivering timely reports of Daily, Weekly and Monthly Situation Reports to the Minister of Police as well as Mr. President. Liaising with other Security Sister Agencies on the way forward of the National security Challenges in the Country. Reform Committee. Enhancing the timely submission of all reports, returns and statistical data for the overall running and Administration of the Nigeria Police. 6  Contributed to the Publication of a book :”Policing Nigeria in the 21st Century”.  Assisting in ensuring through memos that specific areas of the Government Police             Reform Programme are incorporated into relevant Police training Programme. Coordinating with key National and International Stakeholders to implement mandated tasks such as oversea Courses & fight against International Criminality. Worked with Technical groups toexamine Police policies, Structures and organization to develop Community Policing Practice. Assisted in mentoring and supporting development of Community Policing, commencing with internal sensitization workshop and then external workshops. Intervening in the work place where dysfunctional behavior is displayed, carrying out Research amongst the Police & Public, while generally driving the change process. Ensuring that Staff Officers visited various Police Stations in the State Commands to challenge and thereby reduce corrupt practices and Human Rights Abuses. Interacting with members of Public, Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations to create Police/Public Partnerships. Assisting inimplementation of decisions taken at Police Council meetings as may be directed by the Inspector-General of Police. Liaising with Police Service Commission and Ministry of Police Affairs on matters for the general and smooth running of the Police. Assisted in ensuring mutual cooperation and understanding between the Nigeria Police and other Sister Forces such as the Department of State Security, Civil Defence, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigerian Prisons, Customs and Immigration, respectively. Supervised & Assisted in establishing and maintaining constant communication between the Community and the Police thereby improving community access to Police Services. Assisting the Inspector-General of Police in monitoring the execution of plans, operations and activities necessary for the smooth running of the Police. Mentoring and Monitoring of junior officers under my supervision. 7  Organising Joint Workshops and Seminars for officers in the Inspector- General       of Police Secretariat. Initiating Memos to the Inspector-General of Police suggestive of the way forward in the Nigeria Police. Monitoring & Supervising the Design, Developmental and Evaluation of training courses/workshops for intending Peace-keeping Personnel in Nigeria to meet training needs in the Peacekeeping operations in the world. Liaising with the Nigeria Permanent Mission in New York on aspects of Peacekeeping Operations with other missions in the UN Headquarters, New York. Monitoring & assisting in the review and update of training materials based on the latest DPKO/DFS Policies, Standard Operating Procedure(SOP), Guidelines, Manuals. Assessment of training needs as required in coordination with senior management of Peace-keeping training operations. Assisting consistently in organizing Seminars in Human Rights, Community Policing, Family & Child Protection, Anti-Human Trafficking, Election Security and Management. Police Public Relation Officer and Officer in Charge of the Police Staff College Library in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria (Nov-1999-Jan.2006).  Responsible for the Press Media, Lectured Course Participants Supervised      Participants Research thesis (Senior Officers),Supervised the College Library service delivery. Assessment,Evaluation and Identification of training needs for the college. Assisted the Training Unit in developing appropriate capacity building programmes. Facilitated the training and re-training of over 4,000 Officers of the Nigeria Police Force. Member of the team that developed a New Curricula for the training Institutions in the Nigeria Police Developed a format to computerize the police Staff College Library Jos, Plateau State. 8  Conducted the administration, direction, control and co-ordination of the public                 relations branch of the command. Ensured public enlightenment of the roles and activities of the police. Ensured daily press summary, cutting and monthly review of newspapers publications issues affecting the command. Organized regular press briefing on the activities of the command. Arranged press conference for the Commandant as need arises. Liaising with the various formations of the command for effective information dissemination. Promptly inform the force public relations officer of all major police operations, crime accidents and incidents of interest or importance in public relations context. Liaising with the local press to ensure cordial relationship. Advising the commandant on press and public relations matters. maintenance of close contact with local youth organisations, schools, civil and social clubs, cultures, religious, political and labour organisations, public officials and individuals in the state. Collection, preparation and supply of editorial materials and advertisement from the state to force public relations officer for publication in the police magazine. Supervision and distribution of sales and accounts of magazines, force christmas cards and other publications in the state. Assisting in the reception of vips and others visitors to the command and other force establishments in the state and issuing of invitation to the public for special police events and functions in the command. Appraisal of local public attitude towards the police in the state and reporting monthly on his observation with recommendation to the commandant. Touring formations within the command to lecture police personnel on police/public relations and arranging talks for personnel on police/public relations and arranging talks for personnel in the command. Supervision of the reference library and archives of historical documents at the college library and state headquarters. Referring complaints from members of the public to the appropriate channels. 9       Photographic coverage for news and feature stories. Processing and printing of photographs. Portrait photograph as directed by the commissioner of police. Purchase of photograph/studio materials. Production of albums. Any other duties as assigned by the Commandant. Unit Commander 8 PMF(Feb-1996- Nov-1999).  National Peace Support Operations  VIP Escort and Guard, Training of PMF Personnel, Presidential elections, Anti-Riot           Duties, Contending with Civil Disobedience. Management and administration of personnel.. Planning and coordinating the arrest of suspects and other would -be offenders. Conducted searches, undertook surveillance of likely trouble areas. Assisted in quelling some instances of civil disobedience and riots within the Country. Trained over 3,000 personnel on VIP escort, guard duties. Trained over 3,000 police personnel on modern techniques of unit and combat strategies. Trained police anti-riot personnel on crowd control strategies. Organised national peace support operations for anti-riot personnel. Collaborated with sister agencies in achieving a conducive environment for transition from military to civil rule. Trained anti-riot police personnel to conduct 1999 presidential elections in Jos, Plateau.  Treated administrative matters concerning members of my unit.  Ensured that weekly and daily orders are read to personnel for strict compliance;  Ensured that confinements, standby or such orders given by the squadron commander are complied with;  The unit transports are kept clean and not misused;  Stores and other items issued to the unit are kept safe and tidy; 10  Personnel records are kept up-to-date including inserting punishments and excuse duties in service records of personnel of the unit; entry Administrative Officer/Divisional Traffic Officer as (Cadet Officer on attachment) in Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate Police Division in Bauchi State (Jan.1994Dec.1994)            Coordinated patrols in the locality. Effective deployment of equipment for patrols and operational activities. Received traffic complaints and compiled case files. Supervision of smooth flow of traffic especially route lining for VIP s movement and school children crossing. General Supervision of subordinates. Protection of lives and property.etc Administrative duties, overseeing, analyzing case files and crime diaries. Quarterly review of management and administration of personnel as well as office equipment. Instituted a monthly meeting/seminar with stakeholders of road transport users and the immediate civil populace. Ensured Human Rights of detained suspects were protected. Planned and coordinated all activities in the office of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO). Divisional Crime Officer/Divisional Traffic Officer as (Cadet Officer on attachment) in Yelwa Police Division in Bauchi State (Jan.1995- Feb.1996).  Supervision of the Surveillance Team and general administration of Logistics for Operational use in the Division.  Intelligence gathering for security processes. Counter duty of receiving and recording complaints.  General duty as specified by superior officer.  Protection of lives and property. 11      Receive traffic complaints and compile case files.. Preparing case files for judicial process. Receiving and keeping safe custody of exhibits. Inspection of cells and suspects. Supervision of subordinates on operational duties such as those on patrols and response to distress calls.  Supervision of smooth flow of traffic especially route lining for VIP s movement and school children crossingetc. 4. Professional Training courses attended: ON USE OF OHCHR HUMAN RIGHTS CASE DATABASE CERTIFICATION 11/08/2018 ROLL-OUT OF UNAMID REF.POC STRATEGY CERTIFICATION 06/06/2017 CERTIFIED TRAINING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION 15/12/2016 Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for Heads of Units CERTIFICATION 20/03/2016 Performance Management, File Classification Scheme & Leave Management CERTIFICATION 10/01/2016 UN FIRST FPU COORDINATORS' COURSE CERTIFICATION 18/12/2015 UN 4x4 VEHICLE HANDLING & Road Safety Awareness, UNAMID 17/06/2015 UN Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of 10/03/2015 Authority in the Workplace, 2015 UN Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE), UNAMID 10/03/2015 UN Integrated Induction, UNAMID, IMTC 02/03/2015 UN Integrity Awareness Initiative CERTIFICATION 17/02/2015 UN Advanced Security in the Field CERTIFICATION 15/02/2015 UN Basic Security in the Field CERTIFICATION 14/02/2015  Tactical Leadership and Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos, 4/2014, May-July 2014  UN Logistics Course 07-Aug-2013 12  UN Human Rights Course Nov. 2013  Advanced Management Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy-Roswell,USA,2010.  Technology Class, International Law Enforcement Academy – Roswell,USA,2010  Leadership Reaction Course, International Law Enforcement Academy,         Roswell and New Mexico Military Institute, USA, 2010 Basic Computer Skills, Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell Campus, USA,2010 “Stability Police Units High Level Course” organized by the United Nations Department of Peace Keeping Operations and Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU), Carabiniere General Headquarters ,Vincenza,Italy,2008. DSS Personnel and Facility/Security Course,organized by International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Gaborone and US Department of State, Diplomatic Security ,2007.. First Training for Law Enforcement and Judiciary,United Nations Office Drug and Crime (UNDOC)(Project R13), 2004. Unit Combat/Operations Certificate,(1998) Advanced Detective Certificate No.31/95 (1995). Citizenship and Leader Training Certificate S.H 340 (1993) Appointed to the Nigeria Police as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in (1992). 5. Publications:     Echoes and Nuggets from Africa Vol. 1II, 2018 Echoes and Nuggets from Africa Vol.1I, 2011 A Thousand Swords for Otuo, Vol.I, 2010. Restorative Justice and Diversion methods-Presentation at UNICEF Training Workshop of Anti-Human Trafficking Sections of the Nigeria Police at Minna, Nigeria, 2010. 13  Rape and sexual violence against women and children in conflict areas a presentation at the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, 2008.  Echoes and nuggets from Africa Vol.I,2007  Ethnic militias, religious intolerance and youth restiveness,an article presented in policing Nigeria in the 21st century,published, 2007.  Trafficking in persons (TIP) Training manual for Police Officers(Contributor) November, 2006.  The concepts of natural justice in the administration of justice in Nigeria, unpublished, LLB. Dissertations, University of Jos, PlateauState(2003), Nigeria.  Na so life be: play-let presented during NYSC, unpublished, 1987.  Irony as a Satirical Weapon in Mongo Beti`s Mission to Kala (unpublished)  Echoes and Nuggets from Africa, Vol. 4 by Ohiozoba Ehiede, 2021;  Echoes Arising from Africa by Ohiozoba Ehiede, 2023;  Nuggets Arising from Africa by Ohiozoba Ehiede, 2023;  Reverberations and Assets from Africa by Ohiozoba Ehiede, 2022;  Stories and Thoughts from Africa by Ohiozoba Ehiede, 2023 and  The Afemai Files by Ohiozoba Ehiede, 2022  Collection of Poetic Reflections(unpublished) 6. Membership and Honours:           Letter of Commendation from 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-2014 Member of International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) An Honorary “Roswellian Citizen” of the City of Roswell, NewMexico, United States of America, March, 29th 2010. Member Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Member Pan African Lawyers Association. 14  Member Poetry Soup World Association. 7. Languages:  Basic French, Italian, Bini, Esan, Hausa, excellent command of English, Otuo and Yoruba. 8. Computer skills:  Certificate in Microsoft Word,Power Point and Excel.  Referees :      Ambassador Martins Uhoimobhi,  Deputy Inspector-General of Police Mrs Florence O. Adebanjo(Rtd) Assistant Inspector-General of Police Dorothy A. Gimba (Rtd) Madam Isha Dyfan, Former Chief, Human Rights Section, Mission Headquarters, UNAMID, Darfur, Sudan. 15