About SSDC

Discover SSDC

The world over and by extension, Nigeria is going through rapid transformation, some of which increases the risk profile of people and business enterprises. As security risk analysts and trainers, we place ourselves at the forefront of watching these events unfold and turn the lessons learned into training materials to protect the future.

Our aspiration is to be the leading organization in the provision of quality assured and accredited security training that speaks to contemporary issues and provides opportunities for career growth for security and risk managers

Vision Statement

To be a top flight security training service outfit in sub Saharan Africa.

Mission Statement

To deliver security education to individuals and / or corporate bodies using global best practices.

Meet Our Facilitators

Patrick Edem Etim

Started his career with the then Nigeria Security Organisation, (NSO), as a Cadet in May 1982 and was commissioned as an Intelligence Officer. He served at the National Headquarters in Lagos and in Abuja (when the capital moved), in all Departments of the Service. In 1984, he commenced his VIP Protection duties with the then […]

Mike Igbodipe

Mike has over 30 years of experience in Security operations and management. He served in the State Security Service and retired as an awardee of DG SSS for outstanding performance and productivity. He was Security Manager in several Corporations and sectors such as Telecommunication, Oil& Gas, Aviation, and Power where he handled several exciting challenges […]

Rob Ferry

Rob is a commercially experienced safety and security professional and former Royal Marines Captain who has current and proven abilities in risk and security management; security project management; training and planning. He has extensive experience of working in challenging and complex business environments and has an MSc in Security and Risk Management (with a merit) […]

Dr. Theophilus Ogwuja

Dr. Theophilus has a strong background in the security sector,having spent over three decades in Nigeria’s foremost Security and Intelligence outfit,the State Security Service (SSS), rising to the rank of a Deputy Director Internal Security.

Asuquo Edem Dr.

Asuquo has a masters degree in Risk Crisis and Disaster management. He is a graduate of University of Calabar where he obtained his Doctorate Degree. He currently serves as an Enterprise Security Risk Consultant to a Multinational Corporation in Nigeria.

Hilda Nwachukwu

A Physical Security Design and Executive Protection personnel with decades of experience in the Public security sector after she graduated from Delta State University, Abraka and Ambrose Alli University.

Piers Zog

Zog is Risk Management expert. He is a graduate of Cambridge University with almost 30 years work experience as security advisor. He served as a Captain in the British Army before he voluntarily retired. He is former NGO country director and a specialist in development & humanitarian programme security.

At Security Skills Development Company (SSDC), we bring home the best in terms of carefully designed training programs that guarantee career growth and also address the problem of skills gaps in security industry.

Our courses are delivered in simple and easy to comprehend format. Our training contents are adapted to address prevailing situations in our environment. The objectives of our training experience is to move learners from an understanding of the subject matter to ability to think critically and to apply the knowledge obtained to suit their needs.

Our facilitators are drawn from different backgrounds ranging from security, risk management, Business and facility management, IT etc. These experts have been carefully selected to bring their wealth of experience to bear in our learning space.

Corporate Membership

Nigerian Institute of Training & Development (NITAD) was established in 1989 by Human Resource Development (HRD) Practitioners and Researchers to improve the practice of HRD in both the public and private sectors of the economy, so as to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and productivity as well as to promote high professional standards in human resource development, utilization and evaluation.

Accreditations And Endorsements

TESTIMONIALS

Onyisi John

CBN Course Coordinator -Security Awareness Training.

As the training coordinator for this course, I affirm to the quality of training and method of delivery.

BALOGUN MUSA

Workplace Investigation And Interview

A very informative, an eye-opener and it was a very engaging presentation with lots of opportunity to participate.

Juliana Odey

CBN - Participant in Security Report Writing

This course has greatly improved my understanding on how to write security reports especially report on investigation activities which is one of my key deliverables.

Obialor. D Chinyere

Relationship officer - FCMB

With the relevant covered topics and the conveyance of the courses in complete and clear manner. I can only say the training came at the right time and I would recommend the training firm to facilitate more trainings for FCMB.

Ekundayo Paul Sadiku

TOTAL Exploration & Production

The training has helped increase my expertise in protection of lives and property and deter crime

Uzochukwu Chibuzor

TOTAL Exploration & Production

The modules are very interesting and helpful in enhancing my services to my organization and humanity at large.