about me

My name is Chiedu Ignatius Uzonwanne, I was born and raised in Nigeria.

At the age of 18 I went to Russia (Voronezh) for my studies, where I studied

Russian language and literature and graduated with a master's degree.

After my studies I worked in Russia as a teacher, interpreter, real estate

agent and bodyguard.

I am married with two children.

In Germany I have completed further training in the security sector, among other things:

- specialist / Expert for protection and security

- Aviation security assistant according to § 5 German Aviation Security Act

- Aviation security screening officer according to § 8 German Aviation Security Act

- security expert examination according to § 34 a German Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act

- Weapons expertise examination according to § 7 German Weapons Law In addition to my professional qualifications, I have been working in the security sector since 1999 as personal security detail and security team leader at major events.

Since 2007, I have also been advising Nigerian banks and government agencies, mainly in the public and private security and safety sector, on security issues, developing security concepts and security training and advising stately homes on the provision of security technology and security equipment.

Since 2011, I have been working voluntarily as chairman of the Nigerian Association in Lübeck and have been the project manager for the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Germany for 4 years.

I have also been chairman of the Nigerian Student Union (1991 - 1995) and vice chairman of the African Union (1996 - 2000).

Through my education and my special background, I have a very extensive general education and excellent intercultural skills. Complex political, social and economic contexts are well known to me from the perspective of different cultures and enable me to find my way in a wide variety of situations and always react appropriately.

My fluent written and spoken language skills in German, English, Russian and Igbo help me to express myself correctly at all times.

I am reliable, sociable, friendly, humorous and always approach people openly and positively, which allows me to move confidently in all social and cultural circles.