The Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Abuja recently inducted new members, including Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete, Executive Director of the Olotu and Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation. The induction ceremony took place at the Army Resources Center in Asokoro, Abuja.
In his welcome address, Chairman of the Governing Council, Major General Garba Audu (Rtd), emphasized the institute’s commitment to fostering a culture of robust security management driven by knowledge, strategic foresight, and collaborative action.
He encouraged the new inductees to use their wealth of experience to address the prevailing security challenges confronting the nation. 
Guest Speaker Prof. Zara Kwaghe, Professor of Social History at the Federal University of Lafia, highlighted the importance of intelligence gathering synergy among security agents in curbing security challenges. She stressed the need for building trust, eradicating corruption, embracing technology, community-based intelligence gathering, and institutionalizing synergy.
Dr. Olusola Odumosu, Commandant of the FCT Command, discussed the responsibilities of Nigeria’s security and civil defense corps, while congratulating the new members of the institute.
The Registrar of the institute, Dr. Sunday Idakwoji, congratulated all inductees and encouraged them to contribute their quota to the nation.
Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete, a graduate of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma and Paris Graduate School of Management, France, has also studied Advanced Diploma in Terrorism, Security, and Intelligence Studies from Baze University, Abuja, and Private Security Studies, Intelligence Analysis & Operational Risk Management from the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Abuja.
Through his foundation, Dr. Akpodiete has contributed to national security by training community leaders and vigilantes on conflict resolution, security management, and neighborhood watch. His foundation has also provided security communication gadgets to communities in Delta State.
Other inducted members include Dr. Rosalyn Essien, Dr. David Awak, Mariam Usman, Yakubu Mathias, Fubara Macaulay, Dr. Ebipagmi Ogolo, Kefas Magaji, Dr. Thomas Okirika, and Alex Oware.
