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Ogirima Icha
DCG Joseph
Director of International Counter-Narcotics Training
ACADEMY.
UNIPOL International Police University
Deputy Commander General - Nigeria Section
IPA 257
HQ- 257
27 July 2026
Profile
Director of International Counter-Narcotics Training and Strategy- Nigeria Section
International Police Academy UNIPOL
Deputy Commander General of Narcotics
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria
UNODC Master Trainer | International Counter-Narcotics Strategist
A Transformative Force in Global Drug Enforcement
For 31+ years, DCG Icha has redefined anti-narcotics warfare—merging field-level grit with strategic innovation to combat drug trafficking, insurgency financing, and transnational crime. His legacy spans:
Designing intelligence frameworks adopted by Nigeria and neighboring states.
Neutralizing narco-terror networks in conflict zones like Borno State.
Mentoring Africa’s next-generation narcotics commanders.
Strategic Leadership with Measurable Impact
✅ Intelligence Architect
Developed Nigeria’s first standardized drug enforcement curriculum, training 700+ officers in intelligence-led operations (UNODC/EU-funded).
Integrated digital forensics, financial tracking, and human rights compliance into NDLEA’s core tactics.
✅ Operational Maverick
As Borno State Commander (2019–2023):
Disrupted 15+ major drug cartels supplying insurgents.
Seized 4.2 tons of narcotics in high-risk operations, cutting terror financing.
Pioneered port/airport interdiction protocols now modeled across West Africa.
✅ Global Policy Shaper
UNODC Master Trainer: Led capacity-building for 14+ Nigerian law enforcement agencies.
U.S. DEA/ICE Collaborator: Advanced training in money laundering detection, surveillance tech, and extraditable case-building.
ILEA Botswana Executive Graduate: Transnational crime leadership.
Why He Matters to International Policing
Bridging Theory and Action: His training programs have directly boosted Nigeria’s interdiction rates by 40% (2020–2023).
Counter-Terrorism Nexus: Proven expertise in disrupting drug-terror pipelines—a critical focus for global security.
Academic Contributions: His UNODC manuals are required reading in African police academies.
Credentials
BSc Economics (University of Ilorin) | PGD Theology (Ethics in Law Enforcement)
15+ Elite Certifications: DEA Narcotics Interdiction, ILEA Executive Leadership, Cybercrime Investigations (USIS)
Member: International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA)
The Leader Behind the Legacy
Fluent in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Ebira—enabling cross-cultural operations.
Balances frontline rigor with theological ethics and family commitment.
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