Miva Open University has appointed Cross River State-born Assistant Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dr David Olom Nkpe, as Professor of Practice in Criminology and Security Studies.
The three-year appointment, effective September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, recognises Nkpe’s extensive experience in economic and financial crime investigation, anti-corruption enforcement, law enforcement and security studies.
Nkpe, an accomplished anti-corruption practitioner and criminology scholar, will serve in the university’s School of Management and Social Sciences, bringing years of field experience to the training and mentorship of students and faculty.
Under the appointment, he will participate in guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, curriculum development and other academic activities designed to expose students to the practical realities of criminology, security and anti-corruption enforcement.
The appointment is also expected to strengthen the link between professional practice and academic scholarship by giving students access to practical knowledge from an experienced law-enforcement practitioner.
Nkpe‘s role will further provide an avenue for aspiring criminologists and security professionals to gain insights into crime investigation, prevention, financial crime control and contemporary security challenges.
The appointment is non-remunerated but comes with institutional recognition and support, including a professorial gown and recognition plaque.
In a further gesture with direct benefits for students, six students are to be nominated for full undergraduate scholarships under the arrangement.
The appointment marks another professional milestone for Nkpe and highlights the growing role of experienced practitioners in enriching university education with practical knowledge and field-based expertise.
Miva Open University, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2023, is an open and distance-learning institution offering university education to students in Nigeria and beyond.
Through the appointment, Nkpe is expected to contribute his professional experience to the development of future practitioners and scholars in criminology, security studies and the wider anti-corruption field.
