Basic Information:

• Dr. Umar previously served as Director of the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Nigeria and Vice President of INTERPOL Africa, with over 30 years of experience in global law enforcement and counterterrorism.
• He holds multiple master’s degrees in law, criminal justice, and strategic studies, and has received advanced training in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.

Key Achievements

• Led the establishment of Nigeria’s police intelligence system (ATIC) and oversaw national election security operations.
• First African VP to host “INTERPOL Africa Week,” strengthening regional coordination.
• Directed major extradition and anti-human trafficking operations, setting benchmarks for international law enforcement cooperation.

Social Impact

• Umar has long contributed to cross-border policing, sports security, and humanitarian crisis response, and is recognized as a leading African voice in global security dialogue.