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Dr. Ostar Christopher

Lecturer | Criminology & Security Studies
"Committed to excellence in education, research, and service to humanity"

Biography

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Dr. Ostar Christopher

CPP | CAS | CFE | PFSO | CSO | SSO | CMC

Security & Counterterrorism Expert | Intelligence Operations | Academic Leader

Personal Profile

Dr. Ostar Christopher is a certified security, anti-terrorism, and fraud examination professional with over 35 years of experience in intelligence operations, executive protection, industrial security, and occupational health & safety. His academic work focuses on counterterrorism, human security, and international relations. He has served at senior levels in Nigeria's security service and now contributes to academic leadership at Peter University.

35+
Years of Experience
8
Peer-Reviewed Publications
3
Professional Fellowships

Professional Certifications

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Certifications
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CAS) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Certifications
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Company Security Officer (CSO) Ship Security Officer (SSO) NEBOSH IGC in OHS NEBOSH H&S Practical NEBOSH Management of IHS NEBOSH Control of Workplace Hazards IOSH Managing Safely
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria Certifications
Certified Management Consultant (CMC) Certificate in Forensic Psychology HSE Levels 2 & 3

Professional Fellowships

Fellow, Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS) Fellow, International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS) Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), Nigeria

Professional Memberships

Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB), USA ASIS International, USA Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), UK Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS) Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP) International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS) Nigerian Army Resource Center (NARC) Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), Nigeria
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Publications

8 peer-reviewed journal articles

🎯 Key Areas of Academic Focus

Counterterrorism Human Security International Relations Intelligence Operations Industrial Security Occupational Health & Safety

β€œ A distinguished security professional dedicated to advancing counterterrorism, human security, and academic excellence. ”

Academic Profile

Qualifications:
Ph.D., International Relations - COOU Ph.D., Counter Terrorism - UNN M.Sc., International Relations - UNN M.A., English Language - UNN B.A., English/Linguistics/Education – ILR

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