Dr. Donatus Emeka Makata

Special Assistant, Operations & Administration — Africa & Caribbean Counter Terrorism, Security and Legislatures Academy (ACCTSLA)

Dr. Donatus Emeka Makata is a seasoned security professional, military intelligence officer, and institutional administrator with over three decades of experience spanning national security operations, disaster risk management, and academic leadership.

Dr. Makata currently serves as Rector — International Academy of Disaster & Safety Professionals, Visiting Provost — DIMSI College of Health Sciences, Lecturer — University of Port Harcourt, and Instructor — Civil Defence & Security Institutions. He is also a Fellow and Governing Council Member across multiple international safety, disaster, and security bodies.

Within ACCTSLA, he serves as the operational nerve center — supporting leadership in executing strategy, coordinating systems, and ensuring administrative precision across all institutional functions.

Academic & Professional Formation

PhD Public Security & Terrorism Studies — 2019
MSc Health Management — Benue State University
MSc International Relations & Strategic Studies — Lagos State University
PGD International Relations & Strategic Studies — Lagos State University
BSc Environmental Education — University of Calabar

Professional Certifications

Executive Diploma — National Security & Diplomacy
Certified Forensic Psychology
Chartered Safety & Security Manager
Certified Risk Manager
Professional Research Fellowships — Peace, Security & Public Health

His multidisciplinary training bridges security intelligence, administration, and systems management.

Military & Field Experience

Intelligence Officer — ECOMOG Peace Operations, Sierra Leone
Intelligence Officer — Nigerian Army (Internal & Border Security)
UN Operations — Somalia (Health & Operational Data Systems)

Key Contributions:

Delivered actionable intelligence for threat prevention
Managed operational reporting and situational analysis
Coordinated data systems for military and UN operations

This background gives him deep operational discipline and precision.

Professional & Institutional Leadership

Rector — International Academy of Disaster & Safety Professionals
Provost (Visiting) — DIMSI International College of Health Sciences
Lecturer — University of Port Harcourt (MSc/PhD Programs)
Instructor — Civil Defence Academy Abuja
Former Head of Department — National Defence College Medical Centre

He has managed complex institutions, academic systems, and security-linked environments, demonstrating strong administrative command.

Operational & Security Expertise

Dr. Makata's expertise includes:

Security operations coordination
Intelligence support systems
Disaster risk management
Institutional administration & compliance
Public health security systems

His strength lies in translating strategy into structured execution frameworks.

Research & Knowledge Contributions

Dr. Makata has over 20 published works spanning security, terrorism, public safety, and institutional risk systems.

Key Focus Areas of His Publications:

Counterterrorism frameworks and national security preparedness
Crime prevention, intelligence awareness, and public safety systems
Disaster risk management and emergency response coordination
Public health security and crisis resilience

He has also led and supported the development and publication of institutional research journals within security and safety academies, supervised postgraduate research (MSc & PhD level), and designed and standardized training curricula used in security, safety, and disaster management programs across multiple institutions.

Role Within ACCTSLA

As Special Assistant, Operations & Administration, he:

Supports executive leadership in operational execution
Coordinates cross-departmental activities and workflows
Ensures administrative efficiency and compliance structures
Oversees implementation of training, programs, and institutional processes
Acts as a bridge between strategy, personnel, and execution

He ensures that ACCTSLA functions with discipline, structure, and operational continuity.

Strategic Value to ACCTSLA

Dr. Makata strengthens ACCTSLA by:

Converting strategic plans into actionable operations.

Maintaining institutional order, structure, and accountability.

Enhancing coordination across academic, operational, and administrative units.

Bringing military-grade discipline into institutional systems.

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