Franklyn O. Ohakim

Franklyn Obinna Ohakim KSC, is a dynamic Nigerian entrepreneur, technology expert, and security professional. He currently serves as the Director and Business Development Executive at Samm Cooper Security Services Limited and holds a Board Member position at Mekahog Limited. With a robust background in computer science and business administration, Franklyn has consistently leveraged his expertise across various sectors including security, defense and information technology.

Franklyn O. Ohakim

Portfolio

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Coventry University, UK, and an MBA from Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University. His professional development includes specialized certifications from institutions such as DCD Protected Mobility, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security, and the University of Michigan, with a focus on armoured personnel carrier operation, technical maintenance training, negotiation, BSAFE, Preparing and Responding to Active Shooter Incidents, negotiation skills and crisis response.

Franklyn's career spans multiple leadership roles, including his time as Executive Director at Worldview Integrated Technologies Limited and IT Analyst for the Imo State Government House, where he contributed to key technological advancements like the Imo State Wi-Fi Project. He also spearheaded the Nigeria Interactive Multimedia project, endorsed by Nigeria's Ministry of Information and Communication and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

In addition to his professional achievements, Franklyn is a Knight of St. Christopher and is actively involved in community initiatives, notably as Chairman of Maxwell Football Academy. His career is marked by a commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and service excellence across both private and public sectors.

Experience & Credentials

Sep 2018 - Present

Director

Samm Cooper Security Services
Limited

Jun 2015 - Present

Board Member

Mekahog
Limited

Mar 2013 - Jun 2018

R & D Director (Nigeria)

DCD Protected Mobility SA

Mar 2011 - Jun 2018

Executive Director

Mekahog
Limited

Oct 2009 - Mar 2011

Information Technology Consultant

Imo State Government

Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

Executive Director Information Technology

Worldview Integrated
Technologies Limited

Education

Lagos Business School,
Pan-Atlantic University (MBA)

Coventry University
(Bachelor of Science -Computer Science)

University of
Michigan

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)

Sun Microsystems

Harvard Business Publishing Education

Licenses &
Certifications

Technical Maintenance Training
- DCD Group

Armoured Personnel Carriers Operation
- DCD Group

SL-275 Java Programming Language
- Sun Microsystems

Preparing and Responding to Active Shooter Incidents
- UNDSS 3234207

BSAFE - UNDSS 2997438

Management Communication
- Harvard Business Publishing Education

Successful Negotiations: Essential Strategies and Skills
- University of Michigan

Climate Change International Legal Regime
- United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Skills

Critical Thinking
Cybersecurity
Automotive Engineer
Functional Safety
Computer Science
Security Information & Event Management
Problem Solving
Data Collection
Senior Management Communications
Data Management