Strategic Partner
Garba Baba Umar
Former Vice President for Africa, INTERPOL; senior security advisor in international police cooperation and counter-terrorism
Background
Dr. Umar served as Director of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Nigeria and as Vice President for Africa of the INTERPOL Executive Committee. He brings over thirty years of experience in international policing and counter-terrorism cooperation. He holds multiple master’s degrees in law, criminal justice, and strategic studies, and has undergone advanced security training in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East."
Key achievements
- Intelligence systems:Led development of the Nigeria Police intelligence system ATIC and commanded national election security operations on multiple occasions.
- International forums:First African Vice President to chair INTERPOL Africa Week.
- Cross-border enforcement:Successfully led high-risk extraditions and anti–human trafficking operations, setting benchmarks for international police cooperation.
Social impact
Umar has had lasting impact in transnational law enforcement, sports security, and humanitarian crisis response, and is regarded as an important voice advancing Africa's participation in global security dialogue.