Matthew Ibadin (DCP (Spy), BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD
MD / CEO
A LEADING INTELLIGENCE PROPERTY INVESTIGATOR, SECURITY STRATEGIST, PROPERTY AUCTIONEERING EXPERT, EDUCATOR, MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR, AND COMMUNITY POLICING LEADER - REDEFINING REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE IN NIGERIA.
In today's increasingly complex security landscape, few individuals command as much authority and respect as Matthew Ibadin in the fields of global property brokerage, security intelligence and urban asset protection. A trailblazer at the intersection of forensic real estate profiling and national security strategy, he stands as a powerful bridge between high-level intelligence, infrastructure protection and smart ethical real estate practices. Ibadin is more than a security consultant or a property expert. He is a pioneering figure in civic based security innovation and defense policy strategy. What sets him apart is not only his intellectual firepower and global certifications but also his grounded leadership in the trenches of Nigeria's volatile real estate environment, a political scientist and strong versatile lobbyists. He is redefining how security, trust and transparency must work in tandem in property transactions.
Born in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria, Matthew Ibadin has spent decades evolving the architecture of safe and accountable property development practices across Nigeria. From land fraud elimination to due diligence in acquisitions, his work has raised industry standards, built investor's confidence and offered a buffer against legal and criminal property infractions.
Educational Background
- PhD, Policy and Strategic Studies – University of Abuja
- PhD (in view), Defence and Security Studies – Nigerian Defence Academy
- MSc, Intelligence and Security Studies – University of Lagos
- MSc, Strategic Security and Administration – Nigerian Defence Academy
- MPhil, Defence and Security Studies – Nigerian Defence Academy
- BSc, Political Science – University of Lagos
- Supernumerary Police Training (DCP Spy) – Police Training School, Ikeja
- Advanced Diploma, Strategic Security & Infrastructure Protection – University of Lagos
- Advanced Diploma, Property Auctioneering – University of Ibadan
- Executive Diploma, Private Detective Tradecraft Studies – Elizade University
- Diploma, School of Media and Communications – Pan African University
- Graduate – London School of Photography
International Certifications
- Certified Private Investigator – ISO-SEC, Zurich, Switzerland
- Certified Intelligence Management & Psychological Operations Expert – ISO-SEC, Zurich, Switzerland
- Certified Physical Security Manager – ISO-SEC, Switzerland
- Certified Safety/Protection Supervisor – Institute of Security, Nigeria
- Certified Protection Officer – School of Management and Security, Lagos
- Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution – ISO-SEC, Switzerland
- Certificate of Participation – Community Policing and Local Intelligence (ISO-SEC)
- Certificate of Participation – International Security Conference (2020), Institute of Security, Nigeria
- Certificate of Participation – 2019 Biennial Conference on Community Policing, PCRC, Lagos Command
- Certificate of Participation – Workshop on the Application of Forensic and DNA tools to Combat Pandemic and improve Crime Scene Investigation, Center for Forensic Programmes and DNA Studies, University of Benin
- Certified Basic Management Trainers' Development – Centre for Management Development (2025)
- Certified Advanced Management Trainers' Development – Centre for Management Development (2025)
Professional Memberships
- International Security Organization (ISO-SEC), Switzerland
- Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- ASIS International, Virginia, USA
- Institute of Security, Nigeria
- Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria (AISSON)
- International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)
- Professional Photographers of America
- Nigerian Association of Auctioneers
- Alumnus, Pan Atlantic University (PAU)
Leadership Roles
- Publisher – Property Brokers International Magazine
- Managing Director – Badinson Security Services
- Managing Director – Mattson Creations
- President – School of Photography and Media (SOPAM)
- President – Security Resource and Risk Management Academy (SRRMA)
- Chairman – 1004 Estate Community Development Association
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Supernumerary Police Unit (SPU) National Training and Development
- Chairman – Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Victoria Island
- Director of Security Awareness (Diplomatic Relations) – PCRC National
- Founder – African Photography Expo (APEX)
Awards & Recognition
- Real Estate Media Icon of the Year 2025 – Real Estate Achievers Award
- Awards of Excellence on Security Management and Business Development 2025 – Media Community Network Africa
- Silent Hero in Private Security and Safety Award – June 2025
- Most Outstanding Resourceful / Innovative Security Personality of the Year 2024 – Buzz News Best Awards
- Impactful Personality Award of Distinction – Media Tiger Communication (2024)
- Most Distinguished, Outstanding Strategic Corporate Sustainable Security, Safety and Allied Services Company of the Year for Badinson Security Services Limited – The Eminence Global News Magazine (2024)
- Leadership and Strategic Security Management Award – The Eminence Global News Magazine (2024)
- Appreciation Award – Area G Command, Lagos (2024)
- Private Security Expert of the Year – NAOSNP, 2023
- Outstanding Security Expert of the Year 2023 – National Media Community Award (NMCA)
- Special Recognition Award in Security Consultancy – NAOSNP, 2022
- Security Analyst of the Year 2021 – NAOSNP
- Community Policing Advocacy Excellence Award 2021 – Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN)
- Champion of Human Capital Development Award 2021 – Supreme International Magazine
- Certificate of Commendation – Crime Bursters, 2021
- Security Expert of the Year 2020 – National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP)
- Leadership Recognition Award as General Number One Course 1 – Police Training School, Ikeja (2020)
- Fellowship Award – Institute of Security, Nigeria (2020)
- Ambassador of Peace and Security Award – Lagos Watch (2019)
Cross-Sectoral Skill Set
- Security Consultancy
- Photography and Media
- Auctioneering and Real Estate
- Logistics and Academia
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Physical Security and Asset Protection
- Anger Management
- Property Profiling
- Property Investigation
- Threat Intelligence and Analysis
- Crisis Management and Emergency Response
- Security Policy Development
- Security Technology Proficiency
- Loss Prevention and Private Investigation
- Security Training and Awareness
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to the news
- Networking
- Community Service
Additional Expertise
With training in Property Auctioneering from the University of Ibadan, Ibadin brings both legal awareness and strategic foresight to property auctions. His methods are about more than pricing and purchase; they involve analyzing socio-political contexts, neighborhood risk indices and long-term asset value. It's no surprise that he has become a trusted name among high-net-worth individuals and corporate investors seeking bulletproof property investments.
From founding the Security Resource and Risk Management Academy (SRRMA) to presiding over the School of Photography and Media (SOPAM), Ibadin understands the role of storytelling in real estate marketing and urban culture. His media savvy, backed by professional videography and visual communication experience, gives him a cosmopolitan edge. As Chairman of both the 1004 Estate Community Development Association and PCRC Victoria Island, Ibadin works at the grassroots of urban trust-building. He has contributed templates for public security engagement used by PCRC and allied agencies, including operational blueprints for estate-level policing, landlord-tenant intelligence sharing and conflict de-escalation. His synergy between private security firms and public institutions represents a much-needed innovation in Nigeria's complex security and real estate environments.
With two PhDs and a legacy in motion, Matthew Ibadin is not just a security expert dabbling into real estate; he is the new face of property intelligence in Africa. His lifelong commitment to security, both as a professional and an educator, has made him an authority in his field. With numerous awards, leadership roles, and ongoing contributions to security management, he remains a vital asset to both the national and international security landscapes.
