Olakunle Obadina fdc(+) Commodore (rtd)

Commodore SO Obadina is a highly accomplished and experienced officer with a distinguished career in the Nigerian Navy. Graduating as part of the 36 Regular Course from the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1988 with a BSc Hons in Physics, he was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant on September 24, 1988. His career is marked by a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Throughout his career, Commodore Obadina pursued various courses, both within civil and military institutions. Notably, he earned his MSc Tech in Electronics and Telecoms Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 2008. He also completed the Pass Staff College (psc) program at the Armed Forces and Staff College, Jaji, from 2004 to 2005, and the Fellow Defence College (fdc) program at the National Defence College, Nigeria, Abuja, from 2012 to 2013.

Commodore Obadina’s career has encompassed diverse roles, both at sea and ashore. He served as the Communication and Electronic Warfare Officer of the Nigerian Navy Flagship, Aradu. His responsibilities also included leading the Electronic and Technical Maintenance Workshop at Naval Base Apapa, Lagos, from 2007 to 2008. Furthermore, he assumed the role of Deputy Director ICT at Naval Headquarters in Abuja.

His expertise and leadership were recognized when he became a member of the directing staff at the esteemed National Defence College, Nigeria, Abuja, from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he took on the position of Director of Curriculum and Programme Development at the same institution from 2016 to 2017.

Commodore Obadina’s contributions extended to strategic roles within the Nigerian Navy, including his appointment as the Director of Recruitment, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement at Naval Headquarters from 2017 to 2018. His last appointment before retirement was as the Director of Cyber Security at the Defence Space Administration, Abuja, a role he held from July 2020 until his retirement on December 31, 2021.

In his current capacity, Commodore SO Obadina heads the Data Analytics and Sciences division at Arx Secure. Here, he leverages his extensive background in technology, defense, and leadership to provide cutting-edge solutions for clients across various industries. His multifaceted experience, impressive academic background, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset in the fields of data analytics, technology, and security.