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DCP Francis Osagie Erhabor, psc (Rtd.)

Over 35 years in the Nigeria Police Force. A lifelong advocate for integrity and ethical leadership, and the founder of Cutting-Edge Security in Uyo.

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35+YEARS OF POLICE SERVICE

1990APPOINTED CADET INSPECTOR

3UNIVERSITY DEGREES

2PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS

A career built on integrity.

DCP Francis Osagie Erhabor, psc (Rtd.), is a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police with more than 35 years of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force. He was appointed a Cadet Inspector on April 2, 1990, and went on to hold strategic and operational roles in specialist operations, mobile policing, training, divisional command and administration.

He is a consistent advocate for integrity, professionalism, ethical leadership and public service. His work has earned national and institutional honours, including the Federal Government of Nigeria Integrity in Public Service Award, presented by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2020.

He now serves as Senior Special Assistant (Intelligence/Operations) to His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State. As founder of Cutting-Edge Security Company Ltd, he brings the same standard of discipline and integrity to the company’s work.

Service record.

Strategic and operational roles held across the Nigeria Police Force.

STARTJoined the Nigeria Police ForceCadet Inspector, April 2, 1990

ROLEPioneer SARS OperativeIbadan

ROLEPolice Mobile Squadron CommanderMobile policing command

ROLEInstructorPolice Mobile Training College, Gwoza

ROLEDivisional Police Officer (DPO)Divisional command

ROLECommander, Quick Intervention UnitOperational command

ROLEAssistant Commissioner of Police, AdministrationPolice Special Fraud Unit

ROLEArea CommanderItu-Ibiono

Education and fellowships.

BACHELOR’S DEGREEB.Sc. Political ScienceUsmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

MASTER’S DEGREEPublic AdministrationUniversity of Benin

MASTER’S DEGREEAnti-Corruption StudiesInternational Anti-Corruption Academy, Vienna, Austria

FELLOWSHIPSFCIA and CICMCNFellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration and of the Chartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching Nigeria

Honours and recognition.

National and institutional awards for integrity, leadership and public service.

FEATURED HONOUR / SEPTEMBER 28, 2020Integrity in Public Service AwardAwarded by the Federal Government of Nigeria and presented by former President Muhammadu Buhari at the 20th anniversary of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

2018

Icon of Integrity AwardYouth Alive Foundation, in collaboration with UKAID/DFID

2019

Exceptional Star Mentor AwardChartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching Nigeria
FIDA Champion Award
Integrity Icon AwardAccountability Lab Nigeria

2020

“He for She” Champion AwardAkwa Ibom State Ministry of Women Affairs
Police Officer of the YearLeadership Excellence Awards

2022

Special Recognition AwardAkwa Ibom State Productivity Order of Merit Awards, September 2022

2023

Obong Atang AkpanikoTraditional chieftaincy title conferred by the Palace of the Clan Head of Itam Clan, December 2023

He has also received the Award of Excellence from the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council.

AUTHORI Dared To Be DifferentAn autobiography chronicling his professional journey, values, experiences and commitment to integrity and responsible leadership.

PUBLIC SERVICE TODAYSenior Special Assistant (Intelligence/Operations)To His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

FAMILY AND FAITHMentor, pastor, family manMarried to Mrs. Helen Ngozichukwuka Erhabor and blessed with children. A pastor at Insight Bible Church, Uyo, he combines service, leadership, faith and mentoring to promote ethical leadership in society.

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