Frank Mba: Passionate police officer who got massive promotions under 3 years

Frank Mba is a Nigerian lawyer and police officer. A graduate of the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG), Mba, the immediate past Force Public Relations Officer, has made a name for himself as a renowned and respected police officer.

He is perhaps one of the most fortunate officers in the history of the force. While some officers spent years waiting to be promoted, Mba became a Commissioner of Police (CP), an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) – all top positions in the police hierarchy – in the space of three years.

What is even more stunning is that he was promoted to the rank of DIG just three months after he was decorated as an AIG. Such a meteoric ascension is surely unprecedented in the history of the force.

Table of Content hide 1Frank Mba biography 2Frank Mba career 3Frank Mba’s net worth 4Frank Mba family 5Frank Mba age 6Frank Mba now 7Conclusion

Frank Mba biography

Frank Mba was born 51 years ago in Lagos State. Although he was born in Lagos, he is a native of Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

After obtaining his First School Leaving Certificate, Mba enrolled at the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano. In 1993, he graduated as the best cadet inspector in academics.

Mba also studied law at UNILAG and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2002. He subsequently furthered his education and obtained a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Dundee, Scotland. In addition, Mba holds a Certificate in National and International Security from Harvard University, USA, and another from the FBI National Academy, Quantico, USA.

Mba also attended other law enforcement training, both within and outside Nigeria. They include:

• US-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program, with a special focus on International Crime Issues, Washington DC (2010);
• Countering Violent Extremism and Police Leadership Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Roswell, New Mexico, USA (2018);
• Strategic Leadership and Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos (2017);
• Crisis and Disaster Management Course, Israel (2013);
• Managing the Media in Crisis Situations, School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos (2013);
• General Criminal Investigation Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Botswana (2009);
• Middle Management Course on Global Peace Operations in Vicenza, Italy (2008);
• Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos (2022); and
• Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at the Oxford Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

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The senior police officer is also a member and fellow of the following associations:

• Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR);
• Fellow, Chattered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN);
• Fellow, Chattered Examiners of Criminology and Forensic Investigation Inc., USA (FCECFI);
• Member, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals, USA (CFIP);
• Member, FBI National Academy Associates Inc. (FBINAA); and
• Member, The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS).

Frank Mba career

Mba has served in the Nigerian Police Force since he graduated from the police academy in 1993. His progression in terms of the police hierarchy is as follows:

• Inspector – 1993
• Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) – 1999
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) – 2003
• Member of the Nigeria Police contingent to the United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in Liberia between 2006 and 2007
• Superintendent of Police (SP) – 2008
• Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) – 2012
• Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) – 2014
• Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) – 2018
• Commissioner of Police (CP) – 2020
• Ogun State Commissioner of Police (CP) – 2023
• Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) – March 2023
• Deputy Inspector-General of Police – June 2023

The police officer has worked across various police units and departments in Nigeria, ranging from investigations, operations, administration and public relations. Some of his postings include:

• Area Commander in charge of Area ‘J’ Ajah, Lagos State,
• Area Commander in charge of Area ‘E’ Festac Town, Lagos State;
• Served at different times and in different capacities at Zone XI Police Headquarters, Oshogbo; State CID, Umuahia; Special Fraud Unit, Ikoyi – Lagos; and Force CID, Annex, Kaduna,
• Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command
• Three-time Force Public Relations Officer
• Assistant Commissioner of Police at the State Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Panti-Yaba, Lagos,
• Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Lagos Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi – Lagos.

Frank Mba’s net worth

There is limited information about the verified net worth of Mba. However, he reportedly earns around ₦546,572.80 monthly as a Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

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Frank Mba family

Mba is reportedly married. But information about his wife and children is unavailable for now.

Frank Mba age

Mba was born in 1972 in Lagos State. However, his exact birth date remained undisclosed as of the time of this piece’s publication.

Frank Mba now

On June 16, 2023, Police Service Commission approved the promotion of Mba to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police. This was three months after he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). He was promoted alongside the former CP of FCT Command, Bala Ciroma, to the rank of DIG.

Speaking on why Mba was promoted, the spokesman of the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, explained that Mba is the most senior police officer from the South-East zone of the country.

“DIG Mba will represent the South East zone and replace retired DIG John Amadi, who before his retirement, represented the zone,” Ani said as quoted by Daily Trust.

Conclusion

Frank Mba is a passionate and versatile officer who has worked in many challenging police units and Departments in Nigeria. These include Investigations, Operations, Administration and Public Relations.

Having served in key and sensitive positions over the years, it is hoped that brings into his new position the experience he has garnered and utilises it for the benefit of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian public, in general.

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