Chairman
Director, Strategic Diplomacy & Intergovernmental Affairs — Africa & Caribbean Counter Terrorism, Security and Legislatures Academy (ACCTSLA)
His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Shehu Malami, MFR, is a distinguished Nigerian diplomat, international policy adviser, and global development advocate whose career bridges diplomacy, governance, humanitarian engagement, and international institutional collaboration.
His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Shehu Malami, MFR, currently serves as Special Intergovernmental Advisor on Africa and Chairman, Advisory Board & Ambassador-at-Large for Africa at the International Human Rights Commission. In this capacity, he provides high-level diplomatic advisory on governance, human rights, and international cooperation, while facilitating strategic engagement between African states and global institutions on matters of security, development, and policy alignment.
Within ACCTSLA, he strengthens the academy's diplomatic reach, intergovernmental partnerships, and international legitimacy across Africa and the global policy community.
Driven by a profound pursuit of knowledge, he undertook advanced studies and obtained multiple fellowships from reputable institutions and professional bodies within Nigeria and internationally.
His intellectual work reflects a rare intersection of:
This multidisciplinary exposure enables him to operate effectively at the intersection of policy influence, diplomatic strategy, and institutional development.
Ambassador Dr. Malami's contributions to national development and public service earned him one of Nigeria's most respected distinctions:
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) — a National Honour conferred in recognition of exceptional service to the nation.
His work has been acknowledged across three important levels:
These layers of recognition reinforce his standing as a credible public intellectual and statesman.
This background positions him to navigate geopolitical sensitivities inherent in counter-terrorism, security cooperation, and capacity-building initiatives.
As Director, Strategic Diplomacy & Intergovernmental Affairs, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Malami strengthens ACCTSLA's diplomatic and international institutional relationships accordingly by:
He ensures ACCTSLA operates within respected international networks.
His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Malami's presence strengthens ACCTSLA in several critical dimensions:
