My Curriculum Vitae (CV)


Aliyu ABDULSALAM

200 Ryan Street, Hillside, NJ 07205 - 9082488564
I am a graduate of Political Science/International Relations from the Nigerian Defence Academy (Armed Forces University) and was commissioned as a Regular Combatant Infantry Officer into the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army. I served the Nigerian Army meriteously for about 18 years and attended numerous military security and administrative related courses with high grades.I served as Security/Administrative personnel to the Nigerian Presidency providing General Security and Administrative/Human Resources to the President, members of his family and senior government officials in the country. I also served the UN in UNAMSIL as Security Administration Officer and Company Second in Command of the Nigerian troops in the mission in charge of UN Logistic Base.

I joined and serving at the United Nations Security and Safety Service, New York. I provide general security and protection of the United Nations property, Staff, visitors on the UN premises, Delegates and any dignitary.  At the UN Headquarters, I had the privileged of providing close protection to VIPs during international events both in New York and other parts of the world. In addition, I gained field experience serving at the United Nations Mission in Chad as a Senior Security Officer covering the entire country providing field security to UN Staff and UN property in MINURCAT.

I attended series of security and managerial courses both in the UN and outside which increases my knowledge and skills.  Soem of these includes:

Senior Security Officer  -
06/2010 to 08/2013
United Nations – New York, NY
At the United Nations and as a Senior Security officer, I provides  general security to Staff, VIP, delegates and visitors. Screened Staff, visitors and delegates before granting access to restricted areas of the United Nations. I also operates and maintain the security control center, monitor and maintain security reports from around the world.  


Senior Field Security Officer -  06/2008 to 06/2010
United Nations (MINURCAT) – Chad.
As Senior Security Officer, my functions includes, detailing of duties, investigation, patrols, escorts and general UN Staff safety in the mission both in the offices and in the respective apartments. Provide support to other UN Humanitarian Agencies in the mission as required. Liaise with humanitarian Agencies on the collection and dissemination of information to locate areas of humanitarian needs and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and crisis threat. Conducted series of security analysis to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection. Supervised other security personnel under command during a in the mission. Advised and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets.

Security Officer - 10/2004 to 06/2008
United Nations – New York, NY
On returned from the field mission duty, I continue carrying out all my primary functions as a Senior Security Officer. Provision of  general security to Staff, VIP, delegates and visitors. Screened Staff, visitors and delegates before granting access to restricted areas of the United Nations. I also operates and maintain the security control center, monitor and maintain security reports from around the world.  .

Military Company Second in Command  - 01/2004 to 08/2004
Nigerian Army (UNAMSIL) – Sierra Leone
My basic duties was supervising, coordinating, detailing and administering troops, and local security staff on patrols, escort duties, body guard to important personnel,perimeter defense of UN installation. I was also in charge of the operational training of troops under command on internal security duties, convoy drills and aerial patrols, evacuation drills, communication procedures and other related security duties. Administratively, I deputized for the Company Commander,  assisted him in his daily command and advices on security matters. Drafted security operating procedures and conducts training of the troops under command.


Military Officer  - 09/1999 to 07/2004
Nigerian Army – Abuja-Nigeria
My basic duties was supervising, coordinating, detailing and administering troops, and local security staff on patrols and escort duties. Provision of Military Security and dealing with emergency relief, disasters and humanitarian issues within Kaduna area.  Conducted series of security audits regularly to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection. Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for the unit. Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets.

Bachelor of Science: Political Science and Defence Studies - 1998
Nigerian Defence Academy - Kaduna-Nigeria
Master of Arts: Diplomatic Studies  - 2013
University of Leicester - Leicester - UK

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