LASU Appoints U.S. Army Veteran Abiodun Oseni as Entrepreneurship Instructor
Lagos State University (LASU) has made a strategic appointment by selecting Abiodun Oseni, an international security analyst and veteran of the United States Army, as the instructor for its Entrepreneurship and Innovation course. This course, designated as ENT 1000, is offered within the Department of History and International Relations for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Pro Bono Service and Course Objectives
In an appointment letter signed by the Head of Department, Professor Olusegun Adeyeri, the university expressed its gratitude to Oseni for his willingness to serve as a pro bono resource person. The ENT 1000 course is designed to explore various entrepreneurial opportunities available to graduates specializing in history and international studies, aiming to equip them with practical skills for the global market.
Oseni's selection is primarily based on his specialized knowledge in security, which the university highlighted as crucial for understanding modern entrepreneurial challenges. His appointment underscores his extensive contributions to national security, diplomacy, peacebuilding, counterterrorism, private security consulting, and international security efforts.
Distinguished Military and Security Career
Abiodun Oseni's career reflects a distinguished record of service in global peace and security. He currently holds a fellowship at the Institute of Security, Nigeria. Following rigorous training in the United States Army, he earned promotions and assumed increasing leadership responsibilities. As a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Oseni served as a military leader across numerous European nations, where he mentored junior soldiers and supported multinational defence operations.
Additionally, he provided tactical logistics support for U.S. military operations in Afghanistan through the National Training Centre (NTC). His role extended to serving as a police officer in Tennessee, where he focused on counterterrorism and anti-gang initiatives, driven by a strong passion for public safety.
Diplomatic and Academic Achievements
Oseni also served at the U.S. Department of State as a Diplomatic Security Officer within a special operations unit based in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he was responsible for safeguarding visiting dignitaries, contributing to crisis prevention, and maintaining public order during potential unrest and demonstrations.
His academic credentials are equally impressive. Oseni earned a National Certificate of Education (NCE) in Economics and History from Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) and a bachelor's degree in international relations and history from Lagos State University. He completed advanced training at the U.S. Army Quartermaster School in Virginia and the U.S. Army Leadership School in Mississippi.
Furthering his education, Oseni obtained a master's certificate in International Security with distinction from Harvard University and a master's degree in international relations and Global Security, with a concentration in Conflict Resolution from American Military University.
Contributions to Security Discourse
Oseni has spoken at numerous events across Africa and authored many articles on national and international security and foreign policy, which have been published in respected journals and newspapers. Drawing on his extensive international experience, he continues to focus on developing strategic and sustainable solutions to security challenges in Nigeria and across the African continent.
This appointment by LASU not only enriches the academic environment but also bridges practical security expertise with entrepreneurial education, preparing students for complex global landscapes.
