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Gbenga Olagunju

@gbengaolagunju

Officer-in-Charge in migration planning and statistics, leveraging border governance and anti-trafficking expertise to inform policy and operations.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to leverage my public sector migration and security experience to support international organizations in migration, displacement, peacebuilding, and border management programs—delivering actionable reporting, compliance support, and data-driven decision-making.

I’m a migration, security, and data management professional with 20 years’ experience in government administration, border governance, compliance, and statistical reporting. I currently serve as Officer-in-Charge of Planning, Research & Statistics at the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ondo State Command, and lead the collation, analysis, and dissemination of migration, travel, and immigration statistics for command-level and national decision-making.

Across my roles, I’ve coordinated field data collection to ensure data integrity for national migration records and drafted official policy briefs, periodic reports, and statistical returns for senior management. I’ve also led prevention, investigation, and reporting activities in the Anti-Human Trafficking & Smuggling of Migrants unit, and supervised compliance monitoring and investigations through the Investigation & Compliance Unit.

My background also includes border management leadership at international border points and operational liaison work across multiple LGAs, alongside front-desk passport office leadership and community-facing immigration service delivery. I bring a security-focused education and certifications in international conflict resolution, diplomacy & protocol, and disaster management, and I’m seeking to apply this public-sector expertise to support international organizations in migration, displacement, peacebuilding, and border management programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Officer-in-Charge, PRS Unit

Current

Nigeria Immigration Service

Mar 2026 - Present (4 months)

Led collation, analysis, and dissemination of migration/travel/immigration statistics to support command-level and national decision-making. Drafts policy briefs and coordinates data collection to ensure data integrity for national migration records.

Migration Data Collation Statistical Reporting Data Analysis Policy Research Statistical Returns Data Integrity Stakeholder Engagement Field Operations Team Leadership

Officer-in-Charge, SOM Unit

Nigeria Immigration Service

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Led prevention, investigation, and reporting activities for human trafficking and migrant smuggling cases. Liaised with relevant agencies and partners on protection and compliance matters.

Migrant Smuggling Investigation Case Reporting Compliance Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leader, Investigation & Compliance

Nigeria Immigration Service

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Supervised compliance monitoring and investigation of immigration-related cases in line with service regulations. Prepared and submitted investigation reports to command leadership.

Compliance Monitoring Investigation Report Writing Team Leadership

Divisional Immigration Officer

Nigeria Immigration Service

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Managed immigration service delivery, passport administration, and community liaison at the LGA level for Ondo West and Owo. Ensured day-to-day coordination of service operations and external engagement.

Passport Management Community Liaison Records Management Compliance

Head, Front Desk Passport Ops

Nigeria Immigration Service

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Led front desk operations for passport services, ensuring efficient service delivery and record management. Managed operational flow and maintenance of immigration/passport records.

Front Desk Operations Service Delivery Administration Records Management

Border Management

Nigeria Immigration Service

Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)

Directed border governance and monitored cross-border movement and migration flows in line with national and regional protocols. Coordinated with other security agencies on border management operations at international border points.

Border Operations Monitoring Migration Security Coordination Compliance Field Operations

Insurance Officer

Heirs Insurance Limited

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)

Managed client records, policy administration, and data documentation as an Insurance Officer. Supported organized documentation and record-keeping for insurance operations.

Client Records Policy Administration Data Documentation Record keeping

Part-Time Lecturer

FCT College of Education, Zuba

Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)

Delivered part-time courses in English and General Studies as a Lecturer. Supported teaching activities under the National Youth Service/volunteer program.

English Instruction General Studies Teaching

Volunteer Utility Staff

FCT Education Board

Aug 2003 - Present (22 years 11 months)

Served as Volunteer Utility Staff for the COJA All African Games in August 2003 under the FCT Education Board. Provided operational volunteer support for event activities.

Volunteer Support Event Operations

Head of Team, Gembu Border

Nigeria Immigration Service

Served as Head of the team at Gembu International Border within Nigeria Immigration Service operations in Taraba. Oversaw team activities supporting border governance operations.

Border Operations Team Leadership Field Operations

Officer-in-Charge, Mutu Mbiu Post

Nigeria Immigration Service

Served as Officer-in-Charge of the Mutu Mbiu Control Post within Nigeria Immigration Service operations in Taraba. Managed control post activities supporting border operations.

Border Operations Compliance Field Operations

3IC, Takum Border Corps

Nigeria Immigration Service

Served as 3IC at Takum Border Corps within Nigeria Immigration Service operations in Taraba. Supported command operations for border governance activities.

Border Operations Security Coordination Compliance Field Operations