The people behind CSDC

Deep expertise. One integrated team.

Our specialists combine military, policy, communications, research and humanitarian experience to help clients work through sensitive, high-stakes challenges.

50+

years of collective security and military experience

Sadeeq Garba Shehu

Chief Executive Officer

Sadeeq Garba Shehu

A conflict, security, peace and development specialist with expertise spanning border security, humanitarian affairs, military operational law, aviation security and arms-control practice.

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Safiya Mohammed Adamu

Head of Government Affairs

Safiya Mohammed Adamu

A strategic communications specialist with experience in government affairs, media advisory and evidence-led humanitarian planning.

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Isa Musa Salmanu

Assistant Chief Executive Officer

Isa Musa Salmanu

A retired Wing Commander with decades of experience in government liaison, humanitarian affairs, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and strategic communications.

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Charles Alfred, PhD

Head of Research

Charles Alfred, PhD

An experienced lecturer and researcher in peace and conflict studies, with a background in security training, international development and adult education.

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How we work

Practical advice, informed by the realities on the ground.

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