About FAO Security Services Limited: Fortitude. Alertness. Operations.
FAO Security Services Limited is a licensed private security company headquartered in Asokoro, Abuja. The three words behind our name guide every post we guard and every client we serve.
Licensed.
Vetted.
Insured.
Who we are
Veteran-led security, built on discipline
FAO Security Services Limited (FSSL) is a duly licensed private security company headquartered in Asokoro, Abuja. We provide integrated security services that combine well-trained personnel, retired military expertise and modern security technology to protect lives, assets and facilities.
Our team is made up predominantly of retired military, police and security professionals with a wealth of field experience and leadership. That gives us a real advantage in discipline, intelligence gathering and operational efficiency. Our management puts professionalism, integrity, discipline, accountability and continuous improvement first.
Sectors we protect
Vision & mission
What we stand for
Our vision
To set the standard in private security services by delivering safety through a resilient workforce, vigilant awareness and professional operational excellence.
Our mission
To deliver dependable security solutions through a resilient workforce, proactive vigilance and disciplined operations, protecting lives, assets and reputations.
Core values
Three words. One standard.
Our operations are guided by the identity behind our name. These values define who we are, how we operate and the standard we uphold in protecting lives, assets and environments.
Fortitude
Resilience & strength
We demonstrate unwavering strength, discipline and composure in all situations.
- We remain calm under pressure
- We act with courage, professionalism and integrity
- We uphold high standards of conduct, whatever the circumstances
- We are reliable and dependable at all times
We do not falter; we stand firm and deliver.
Alertness
Vigilance & awareness
We maintain constant situational awareness and proactive vigilance.
- We are observant, attentive and responsive
- We anticipate risks through proactive threat detection
- We act swiftly and appropriately as situations emerge
- We ensure continuous monitoring and reporting
We see before it happens, and act before it escalates.
Operations
Discipline & execution
We execute every duty with precision, structure and professionalism.
- We follow established procedures and best practices
- We deliver with efficiency and accountability
- We maintain order, coordination and control on every assignment
- We are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement
We plan thoroughly and execute flawlessly.
Board & executive leadership
Experienced leadership, disciplined direction
Our leadership combines distinguished military and security experience with expertise in corporate governance, business development, finance, investment and project management.
Maj. Gen. Nuhu E. Angbazo (Rtd)
Chairman, Advisory Board & Senior Strategic Adviser
A distinguished senior military officer and strategic leader with over three decades of experience in national defence, security, crisis management and strategic administration.
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Throughout his career in the Nigerian Army, he held significant command and strategic appointments, gaining extensive experience in military operations, national security, institutional leadership and international engagements. Since retiring, he has continued to serve in public life through political and civic leadership.
As Chairman of the Advisory Board, he guides FSSL's corporate direction, security policy, institutional development, risk management and strategic relationships, strengthening our commitment to professionalism, discipline, integrity and responsible leadership.
Amb. Michael Olusegun Omage
Vice Chairman, Advisory Board
Senior Strategic Adviser, Business Development, Finance, Investment & Projects
A co-founder of FSSL and an accomplished entrepreneur, investor and corporate adviser with extensive experience in business development, financing, project management and facility management.
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He has financed, coordinated and managed major projects across private and corporate environments, with practical expertise in financial planning, resource mobilisation, project execution and stakeholder coordination.
At FSSL he drives strategic growth, investment planning, financial development, corporate partnerships, project acquisition and expansion, anchored on responsible investment, accountability and sustainable growth.
Amb. Frank Adeola Olayoriju, JP
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
The founder of FSSL. A military veteran and security professional with over 31 years of military and security experience, and a retired Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Nigerian Army.
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His career includes service with ECOMOG, the African Union Ceasefire Commission (CfC) and United Nations operations, giving him multinational experience in peace-support operations, conflict management and security coordination.
His academic background spans Political Science, Public Security & Terrorism Studies, Disaster Management & Safety Science, and Crime Management, Prevention & Control, with further certifications in security, safety, mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
As Managing Director & CEO, he provides overall strategic and operational leadership, guiding FSSL's approach to personnel development, security operations, risk management, compliance, technology and service delivery.
Effective security begins with competent leadership, sound strategy, disciplined execution and an uncompromising commitment to integrity.
Our leadership commitment
We are building a security organisation clients can trust. Through strategic leadership, professional personnel, continuous training, modern security practice and strong corporate governance, we deliver security that is reliable, responsive, ethical and fit for purpose.
Our personnel
Quality begins long before deployment
Our personnel and specialists are certified and have passed strict vetting and background checks. Every officer is trained in:
- Access control & gate management
- Emergency response & incident reporting
- Fire prevention & basic first aid
- Defensive tactics & customer relations
Patrols, supervision & appearance
Visible patrols at unpredictable intervals keep a deterrent presence. Uniforms are clean and pressed, shoes polished. Supervisors run routine and surprise inspections, and every incident is logged and reported promptly.
24-hour control room
Our control room and command centre, run by seasoned security professionals, gives you immediate emergency response, live links between guards, supervisors and management, and real-time incident reporting.
No lone guards on exposed sites
We don't post a single operative per shift unless the facility sits inside a well-secured gated estate, and only with due consideration and the client's undertaking. It keeps officers safe and accountable.
Full responsibility
We take full responsibility for the conduct and discipline of our personnel. All staff are covered by liability and indemnity insurance, protecting both you and us during service delivery.
Implementation plan
How we work with you
We partner with every organisation in a systematic and transparent way. This is the order we follow, from first visit to ongoing service.
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Site survey & risk assessment
We inspect your site and identify threats, gaps and vulnerabilities.
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Security plan & assignment instructions
We design the deployment and write clear post orders.
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Your review & approval
You review the plan, and we refine it with you.
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Contract agreement
Scope, terms and pricing are formally agreed.
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Recruitment & specialised training
Officers are selected, vetted and trained for your site.
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Deployment of personnel
Your team takes post, supervised from day one.
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Supervision, evaluation & improvement
Inspections, reports and reviews keep standards high.
Why choose FSSL
Built to remove the usual risks of outsourced security
Seen from a board or investment committee, outsourcing security usually carries the same five risks:
- Poorly vetted and underpaid guards
- Weak supervision and accountability
- High personnel turnover
- A reactive security posture
- Reputational exposure after an incident
Military-grade discipline & leadership
Our retired-military-led structure ensures command accountability, operational discipline and defined rules of engagement.
Risk-based deployment
No one-size-fits-all guarding. Every service is tailored after a formal risk assessment.
Personnel welfare & stability
Competitive pay reduces attrition, insider threats and the compromise risks common with low-cost providers.
Governance & oversight
Strong supervision, reporting discipline and a 24-hour command structure give real operational control and escalation.
Conflict prevention
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) built into our advisory work settles disputes early, before they become violence, litigation or disruption.
Regulatory compliance
NSCDC licensing, CAC registration, structured vetting, insurance and documented procedures protect you from regulatory and legal exposure.
Licensing & affiliations
Licensed, registered and accountable
Licensed by the NSCDC
Licensed to operate as a private guard company (Category B) under the Private Guard Companies Act (Cap. 367).
Licence numberNSCDC/PG/023/0001340
Registered with the CAC
Incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Company registration numberRC 1959035
Insured personnel
All staff are covered under liability and indemnity insurance, protecting both client and company interests during service delivery.
CoverageLiability & indemnity
Strategic partners and affiliations
- Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
- Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
- Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science (IDMSS)
- Mediation Training Institute (MTI Nigeria)
- Veteran Volunteer Service (VVS)
- Nigeria Legion
- International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS)
- Chartered Institute of Business & Administrators (Delaware, USA)
- International Academy of Disaster and Safety Professionals (IADSP)
- ANOC Forensic Academy International Ltd
- Gallant Royal Security Survelliance Guard Ltd
- Jaxon Security Services Ltd
We also provide subcontract guard services through specialised divisions, working with partners to fill assignments across Nigeria with fully vetted, uniformed and well-mannered operatives.
Safety isn't just a service. It's a promise.
Driven by Fortitude, sustained by Alertness and delivered through Operations.