PSC ELEVATES DCP BODE OJAJUNI TO THE ENVIABLE RANK OF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
BRIEF PROFILE OF CP BODE OJAJUNI: By - Tony Okpe
A gallant and intelligent police officer who is ever ready to use the varied experiences and training acquired over the years to deliver an effective service delivery in policing.
Ojajuni positive and patriotic zeal has imbued him with obvious leadership attributes. He apply skills and initiative to deliver quality service to his fatherland.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.
1) Master's in International Relations and Strategic Studies, Lagos State University(LASU), Ojo, Lagos.
2)Bachelor's in History Education, Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti 1993.
3) Bachelor of Law (LLB) National Open University of Nigeria.
4) Doctoral Candidate (DC)
POSTINGS:
1) Presently Deputy Commissioner of Police, in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department, Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran Abeokuta.
2) Deputy Commissioner of Police Inspectorate at Department of Training and Development (DTD) Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Abuja.
2) The Principal Staff Officer (PSO III ) to the Inspector General of Police (IGP Ibrahim Idris) from 2017 to January 2019
3) Area Commander, Area "A" Command Lion Building, Lagos. His Area of Responsibility (AOR) covers the entire
Lagos Island, the hub of Nigeria's economic/Commercial activities and host to the Headquarters of the majority of corporate organisations in Nigeria. During his three years of tour of duty, the area recorded calmness, crime and crisis-free period which created a conducive environment for business activities, economic growth and a peaceful atmosphere for living.
The high point of Bode Ojajuni patriotism and professionalism was demonstrated in his handling of #EndSARS protest in Lagos Island in 2020. No life was lost, while critical national infrastructures were protected along with the property of the citizens.
4) Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bode Thomas Division, Surulere, Lagos (2007 – 2009).
5) Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bode Thomas Division, Surulere, Lagos (2011 – 2013)
6) Squadron Commander in four Police Mobile Force Squadrons (MOPOL).
i) Squadron Commander 20 PMF Squadron Ikeja, Lagos
ii) Squadron Commander 49 PMF Epe, Lagos
iii) Squadron Commander 31 PMF Asaba Delta State.
iv) Squadron Commander 16 PMF Abeokuta Ogun State.
7) Commander Border Patrol, Saki Border Oyo State.
8) Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Lagos State Police Command (2005 – 2007)
In the course of his duty as Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, he established the Human Rights Desk in all Police Divisional HQ and Human Rights Resource Centre at the State HQ for the State Police Command in 2006. This has been replicated in all commands nationwide.
Ojajuni and Major (Colonel RTD) Kingsley Umoh of 9 Brigade of Nigerian Army Ikeja, established the Military, Police and Paramilitary Forum (MILPOPPROF) in 2006, after the Police/Military clash at Area "C" Command Headquarters, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos The objective of MILPOPPROF is to foster and promote unity among security agencies. This Forum has been expanded to Military, Police and Paramilitary formations nationwide and its objectives have largely been achieved.
9)Chief Superintendent of Police Team "A" Head. Force CID, Alagbon Lagos.
10) Officer-in-Charge of Anti-Fraud section, SCID, Panti, Yaba (2011 - 2012)
11) Chairman, Petroleum Task Force and Officer-in-Charge of Anti-Robbery section, SCID, Yola, Adamawa State 2000
COURSES ATTENDED:
Tactical Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos. 2014.
Strategic Leadership Command Course at the prestigious National Institute of Police Studies Abuja. 2021
Mobile Police Commanders Strategic/Operational Course 2013 and 2016.
He attended several International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) organised Conferences, seminars and workshops in the United States of America.
REPRESENTATIONS.
Represented Nigeria Police Force at ECOWAS Security Summit, Lome Togo 2022.
Represented the Nigeria Police as Member
Ministry of Police Affairs DeliveryTask Team.
AWARDS/HONOURS
DCP Ojajuni has been honoured within and outside Nigeria for exceptional professional attainments, interpersonal skills in serving the public and developing a valuable code of conduct in the Police profession.
He was honoured with the "OUTSTANDING AFRICAN NATIONS BUILDER'S GOLD AWARD", in Accra, Ghana in 2007.
He won the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) Awards on three different occasions.
His two alma mata, Lagos State University and Ondo State University, now University of Ado Ekiti, have honoured him with Distinguished Alumnus Awards.
He has equally received legion of awards within Nigeria in recognition of his contributions to Nation-Building through policing.
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS.
1) Member International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
2) Fellow Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies.
3) Member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.
Bode Ojajuni a master strategist, an effective communicator and a result-oriented cop has gained the confidence of his superiors, support of junior officers and accolades of the general public over the years
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