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Navy Captain Isah Rambo Saidu

FSS · MSS · psc · CPN · CSEAN · NIM · FNIIS · CEH · CCNA
Professor of Cyber Security  ·  Deputy Vice Chancellor
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State
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Historic Achievement The First Serving Professor in the Nigerian Navy — a landmark in Nigerian military academia
40+ Publications
10 Books
60+ Supervised
25+ Yrs Service
₦30M+ TETFund Grants
Prof. IR Saidu in Academic Regalia
Prof. IR Saidu · ADUN
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Biography

About the Professor

Navy Captain Isah Rambo Saidu is a distinguished military officer and academic trailblazer who has etched his name in Nigerian history as the first serving Professor in the Nigerian Navy. A Professor of Cyber Security currently serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Admiralty University of Nigeria, he exemplifies the rare union of military excellence and scholarly achievement.

Born on 12 January 1974 in Kebbi State, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (1997–2001), followed by a Master of Science from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2003–2007), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology Akure (2011–2015).

"His specialization in Network Security and Cyber Robotics positions him at the very frontier of Nigeria's national defence in the digital age."

A passionate researcher and educator, Captain Saidu has supervised over 60 postgraduate students across BSc, PGD, MSc and PhD levels. He has authored 10 peer-reviewed books and published more than 40 journal articles in reputable local and international publications. His TETFund research grants — covering conferences in California and Nanjing, book publications, and journal development — total over ₦30 million.

As Dean of the Faculty of Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and Head of the Department of Cyber Security since 2019, he has fundamentally shaped the academic landscape of military cyber education in Nigeria.

Navy Captain IR Saidu

Navy Captain IR Saidu
Deputy Vice Chancellor · ADUN

Personal Information

Full Name Isah Rambo Saidu
State of Origin Kebbi State
LGA Wasagu/Danko
Date of Birth 12 January 1974
Marital Status Married
Phone +234 803 451 3644
Email rambosaidu@gmail.com
Academic Credentials

Education & Qualifications

2011 – 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
2012 – 2013
Master in International Affairs and Defence Studies (MIADS)
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna · Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
2003 – 2007
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
2021
Specialist Long Logistics Management Officers Course
Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics College Owerrinta, Abia State
2019
UN Logistics Officers Course
International Peace Support Training Centre, Humanitarian Peace Support School, Kenya
1997 – 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria
1995 – 1997
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Computer Science
University of Abuja, Nigeria
Military & Academic Career

Key Appointments

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Deputy Vice Chancellor
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State
Current
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Dean, Faculty of Military Science & Interdisciplinary Studies
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
January 2022 – Date
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Head of Department, Cyber Security
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
January 2019 – Date
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Commanding Officer, Nigerian Navy Simulation Centre
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
January 2017 – Date
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Head of Department, Intelligence & Cyber Security
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
January 2018 – December 2018
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Commander, Nigerian Navy Calabar Logistics Depot
Calabar, Cross River State
November 2015 – April 2016
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Staff Officer Supply
Naval Headquarters, Abuja
July 2013 – February 2015
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Senior Instructor, Staff Duties Wing
Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji
February 2012 – August 2012
Scholarly Output

Research & Publications

40+ Journal Articles Published in peer-reviewed local & international journals
10 Books Authored Including TETFund-sponsored monographs on Cyber Security
₦30M+ Research Grants TETFund grants for conferences, books and journal development
2025
Guardians of the Digital Frontiers: How Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Shape Nigeria's National Security Landscape
Okezzy Production Concepts, Minna — Available on Amazon
Book
2024
BYOD and Insider Threat: A Framework for Security
Okezzy Production Concepts, Minna · ISBN: 978-978-788-436-2
Book
2024
Clustering Model for Denial of Services Detection in Constrained Application Protocol and MQTT for IoT
OGITECH Journal of Communication and Innovation (OJCI), Vol. 1, Issue 1
Journal
2023
IoT Networks: Using Machine Learning for Service Denial Detection in Constrained Application Protocol
Covenant Journal of Engineering Technology (CJET), Vol. 7, No. 2
Journal
2022
Cyberthreat Intelligence and National Security: A Perspective of Law Enforcement Agencies in Abuja
McPat Academic Publishers Ltd, Ado-Ikiti · ISBN: 968-978-58559-6-8
Book
2021
TETFund Grant — International Conference on Cyber Security Education
California, United States of America · Grant Value: ₦1,750,000
Grant
2021
The Challenges of Security Threat in Nigeria Cyberspace
FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 1 — DOI: 10.33003/fjs-2021-0501
Journal
2020
Investigating the Performance of Routing Protocols in Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks Under Security Attacks
Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria · ISBN: 978-978-987-236-7
Book
Research Interests

Areas of Specialization

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Cyber Security
Network security, threat intelligence, intrusion detection systems and countermeasure frameworks
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Cyber Robotics
Surveillance robots with encrypted authentication algorithms using Raspberry Pi platforms
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Digital Forensics
Cybercrime investigation, evidence analysis and forensic methodologies for law enforcement
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Military Comms
Military communications systems, router configuration and network architecture for defence
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Ethical Hacking
Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and ethical hacking countermeasures
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Computer Networking
Ad-hoc networks, routing protocols, MANET security and wireless network analysis
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National Security
Cyber warfare, critical infrastructure protection and national security intelligence systems
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Logistics & Supply Chain
Military logistics management, procurement expertise and supply chain optimisation
Professional Memberships & Certifications

Certifications & Professional Bodies

CPN — Computer Professionals Nigeria CEH — Certified Ethical Hacker CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate CSEAN — Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria NIM — Nigerian Institute of Management FNIIS — Fellow, National Security & Intelligence Studies SFCSFS — Senior Fellow, Cyber Security Forensic Studies CITLS — Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist MCFIN — Computer Forensics Institute of Nigeria NCS — Nigeria Computer Society CRFFN — Council for Freight Forwarding Nigeria IAENG — International Association of Engineers IIEI — International Import Export Institute PC4 — Presidential Command Control Centre (NN Rep) Pass Staff Course (psc) MIADS — Military International Affairs & Defence Studies

Get in Touch

Navy Captain Prof. Isah Rambo Saidu is available for academic collaborations, research partnerships, speaking engagements, and professional consultations in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Military Technology.

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Phone +234 803 451 3644  ·  +234 708 045 9294
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Email rambo@nda.edu.ng  ·  rambosaidu@gmail.com
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Institution Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria
Prof. IR Saidu