citation of Ambassador Ojo Patrick



Background: He is 48 years old and hails from Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Education: National Diploma (ND): Land and Survey from Polytechnic Ibadan in 1998.

  B.Sc.: Computer Science from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State in 2005.

 M.Sc. Information Technology from the National Open University in 2017.
 PhD: Currently in view.

Career: He serves as the Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kebbi State. 

He is the Head,MINES and steel development unit . Under his leadership, the NSCDC's Mining Marshals unit in Kebbi State has actively engaged in combating illegal mining activities. In November 2024, the unit conducted operations at the Libata mining site in Ngaski Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Chinese nationals allegedly involved in illegal lithium mining. 

Here are additional details about Chief Amb Ojo Patrick Idowu's professional background and training:

Professional Courses: Intermediate Diploma Course in Crisis and Disaster Response, from Obafemi Awolowo University Consult (April 20, 2023).

 Civil Defense in International Humanitarian Laws, from International Academy of Disaster and Safety Professionals (May 18, 2022).

 Drone Piloting and Surveillance, from International Crisis Response Institute (February 21, 2023).

  Disaster Risk Reduction Training, from Management Consultancy, La Plage Meta Verse (April 17, 2023).

 Protection and Assistance against Biological Weapons, from Emergency, Crisis, Disaster, Environment and Risk Management Institute (September 30, 2022).

Staff Training and Workshops:
  Efficiency in National Security, at Nigeria Security & Civil Defense Corps, College of Security Management, Abeokuta (December 10, 2010).

 Civil – Military Response to Terrorism, at The Centre for Civil-Military Relations, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California (September 6, 2006).

Officers Basic Intelligence Course, at National Intelligence Agency (October 7, 2006).

Professional Affiliations:
  - Fellow, Kingsland Humanitarian Foundation.
  - Member, International Peace and Security Ambassador.
  - Member, Africa Public Speaking Academy.

Career Roles:
  Deputy Commandant of Corps (2022 – present).
  - Assistant Commandant of Corps (Head of Mines and Steel Unit, Kebbi State Command) (2019 – 2022).
  - Deputy Superintendent of Corps (Chief Detailed Officer to the Commandant General of NSCDC) (2011 – 2015).
  - Assistant Inspector of Corps (Monitoring Head/Field Officer) (2000).


Under his leadership, the NSCDC's Mining Marshals unit in Kebbi State has actively engaged in combating illegal mining activities. In November 2024, the unit conducted operations at the Libata mining site in Ngaski Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Chinese nationals allegedly involved in illegal lithium mining.  However, this operation faced challenges, including clashes with other security forces who were present to protect the individuals involved.

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