Man of the week - Brig Gen John Agim Rtd (PhD)

PROFILE

A security and communication expert with over 30 years’ experience in international peace and security negotiation involving national and regional governments in volatile regions with an emphasis in the Niger Delta and North-Eastern Nigeria. Have demonstrable experiences of conflict prevention attempts at the Horn of Africa and Sub-Saharan African regions including the Lake Chad Basin. Other selected experiences include strategic communication and Consultancy in border security, image building, international and regional conflict prevention and management, peacebuilding and community reconstruction. 

Core Skills 

 Negotiation and Conflict management 

 Strategic Communication and influential imaging

 Consultancy in security strategy   

 Data collection and forensic analysis  Entrepreneurial and strong problem solving 

 Project management and decision-making  

 Excellent reporting and presentation skills

 Excellent teamwork and partnerships

 Listening and attention to details 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2020 – Present Director General, Cross River State Boundary Development and Border Patrol Agency, Calabar, Nigeria. 

2018 – 2019 Information and Director, Defense Information, Abuja. 

Achievement: Establish efficiency and openness of defense information to the media through coordination and effective management of classified security intelligence in Nigeria. Maintained and operated an efficient, reliable, secured and speedy communication system that support Nigeria Security operations through success in the North East. Implemented strategic communication systems and maintained transparent reportage with the press (local and international). Introduce IT systems that expedite cross agency communication that establish excellent relationship with sister agencies and achieved the national security objectives

1982 - 2019 Officer of the Nigeria Army

Positions and Achievements: Army Public Relations to the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defense Staff, Directorate of Army Recruitment Reserve and Resettlement, Deputy Assistant Director - 1 Division Kaduna, Army Public Relations Officer - 2 Brigade Port Harcourt, Acting Assistant Director - 82 Division Enugu, College Public Relations Officer - Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji. Other positions held include; Military Public Information Officer, United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone; Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Army HQs Garrison and Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Public Relations

Core Strategic Consultancy Expertise 

• Development Communication 

• Public Relations Management 

• Military/Public Security Management 

• Intelligence/Information Management 

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 

2006 – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mass Communication, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 

2001 – Master of Science in Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology

1999 – Master of Science in Public Relations (UNEC), University of Nigeria

1991 – Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Communication Arts (Unicross, Uyo) University of Cross River State

1981 – General Certificate in Education (GCE), Boki Comprehensive Secondary School Okundi, Boki

1976 – First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), St Theresa's Primary School, kakum, Obudu C.R.S.

Continued Professional Development and Certifications

• 2012 - London Leadership Course 

• 2011 - Certificate of Participation in Nigerian Army Security Awareness

• 2003 - United Nation Peace Keeping and International Conflict Resolution 

• 2002 - Junior Staff College Information Operations Course, London

• Several Seminars/workshop in Communication and Public Relations

• Strategic Public Affairs and Government Relations and Reputation Management in Social Media London 

Professional Memberships

Fellow Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (FNIPR)

Fellow Africa Public Relations Association (FAPRA)

Awards and Achievements 

• Forces Service Star (FSS)

• Meritorious Service Star (MSS)

• Distinguish Service Star (DSS)

• Golden Jubilee Medal (GJM)

• United Nations Medal

• Training Support Medal (TSM)