Graduate Testimonials
July 2023
"Inspirationally enriching course. Security is meant for people who mean business not for jokes. Very balanced lectures in real-life experiences.
Richly deepened my understanding by bridging theory with practice."
Mr Emilio Ebema
Chief Liaison Officer Airports
Office of the President, Internal Security Organisation (ISO)
Uganda
"It’s a totally different and unique moment, different to other traditional security institutions.
It was inspiring and as ambassador or alumni of this great institution, I sell it to the world !"
S.P. Mr Lucas Yohanna
Superintendent
Nigeria Police Force
December 2022
"An exciting, motivating, and challenging experience recommendable to all and sundry particularly to the younger officers with inspiration for National Security and Diplomacy. I am privileged to have attended this inspiring course at this great institute devoted to unity and enhancing participants’ capacity.
I will recommend this type of training to those who require excellent capacity building."
Mr. Nazifi Lawal
VIP Protection
Department of State Services (SSS),
Nigeria
July 2022
"I gained excellent knowledge during this course with experienced insiders in this domain. I had some knowledge of topics, but this course gives me a real picture of what National Security is about. I really appreciated it and it is an extremely important course. It is my first time in Israel and I´m totally satisfied - my expectations are fully addressed. I’ve already taken action to make recommendations for this training."
Mr. Nibougnietouo Francis SOMDA
Senior Security Sector Reform Officer
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission,
Mali
March, 2021
"It was quite educative and enlightening and I found it very relevant to my quest to better understand National security"
Mr. Oluwatoyin Adebola
CEO
Imperial Portage Services Limited
Nigeria
November - December, 2020
"Insightful, awesome and timely for countries with multifaceted security threats"
Col. Ja'afaru U. Gombe
Deputy Commandant, Nigeria Army Intelligence School
Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC)
Nigeria
"The course is very interesting and exposed me to so many security strategies."
Col. Yusuf Usman Diri
Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC)
Nigeria
June 2020
"It was comprehensive and imperative for the modern world security challenges."
Maj. John Joseph Madebe
Intelligence Officer
Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces (TPDF)
United Republic of Tanzania
"It has been a great opportunity sharing knowledge on the protection of our national interests."
Maj. Benjamin Mihayo Feleshi
Staff officer Intelligence
Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces (TPDF)
United Republic of Tanzania
"Very interesting course"
Mr. Chhan Chhorvorn
Managing Director
365 Moving Co. Ltd.
Cambodia
"The topics treated were detailed enough to address issues on national security. It was rich in contents and addresses contemporary issues that has enriched my scope of knowledge in security. Happy to be part of the Course."
Mr. Duro Jerry Omodara
Navy Commander (Ret.), State Security Adviser
Kogi State Government
Nigeria
"The programme has been very useful to my career."
Mr. Rhimo Simeon Nyansaho
Director Business Development
Azania Bank Limited
United Republic of Tanzania
"The experiences I have had reaffirmed my decision to study here."
Mr. Sinethemba Mthunzi Msibi
Political and Stabilization Officer
African Union Headquarters, Directorate of Peace and Security
Ethiopia
"Awesome"
Mr. Solomon Mphotho
Wellness Coordinator
Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security
Botswana
"The course delivery and content provided insight and add value to the prioritizing and inclusion of specific subject areas that were not otherwise contemplated at ideation and crafting of work plans and work design initiatives."
Mrs. Elaine Vicet
Head of Corporate Services
Ministry of National Security
Jamaica
"Excellently presented wealth of knowledge and skills on National Security and Country Resilience."
Ms. Lucy Daxbacher
Migration Expert
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat
Djibouti
December 2019
"Galilee International Management Institute has given me the best HR tools you can find anywhere in the world for effective performance in my workplace."
Dr. Rev. Innocent Rubiruka Solomon
Chairman / CEO
Innocent Solomon Foundation for World Peace
Nigeria
June 2019
"Simply Exceptional!"
Col. (Ret.) Thomas Boe Raivett
Deputy Chief Secretary Policy and Planning
Autonomous Bougainville Government
Papua New Guinea
"Educative and enriching in knowledge and experience that we got at the GIMI."
Maj. Gen. Kamilo Tafeng David De Albira
Coordinator for ICGLR & EAFLU
Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan
Kampala, Uganda
"A dreamed experience come true."
Mr. Francis Aabobrme Kofi Benon
Corrections Officer
United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Somalia
"One of the best programmes I have ever been on. It was the perfect balance between lectures and study tours."
Ms. Titania Roxann Ward
Senior Director, Strategic Intelligence
Ministry of National Security
Jamaica
December 2018
"Very comprehensive and balanced course. The right mix of theory and practical way of learning."
Mrs. Roxanne Marie Darby nee Stephenson
International and Regional Security Officer
Office of the Prime Minister/Cabinet, Office of the National Security Advisor
Jamaica
June 2018
"The seminar is truly helpful especially to those who are directly involve in the law enforcement sector."
PSUPT Juan Julius Rex Danao Guadamor
Acting Chief, Special Operations Unit Aviation Security Group
Philippine National Police
Philippines
"The onsite strategic training, simulation and the tours to cyber experts / security borders have made the National security programmer with GIMI the best of its kind."
Mr. Sop Ernest Beke
Special Adviser, Homeland Security
Abia State Government (ABSG)
Nigeria
"The course was very rich in content; the lectures and tours gave one an insight to the practical explanations of the context of National Security. It is highly recommended for those aspiring for strategic leadership in the security sector of any nation".
Col.Raymond Terungwa Utsaha
Military Planning Officer, Office of Military Affairs
United Nations, Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
USA
December 2017
"Attending this programme is indeed an eye opener for me on so many National Security issues . This will enable me contrbute my own quota to lots of Security problems confronting Nigeria today."
Mr. Peter Chado Kolo
Deputy Comptroller of Customs
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
Nigeria
"The National Security Strategy Programme here at Galilee has imparted on to me a fortune of new information which has widened my treasure box of knowledge. "
Mr. Elmar Alfonso Martines
Customs Officer, Grade IV
St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department
St. Kitts and Nevis
"GIMI to me is an institution providing value- added skills and knowledge to participants from all walks of life. The balance between training session and study tours was great and gave participants broader understanding of events of the past and present in the area of politics and religion of Israel and the neighbouring country. I'm impressed."
Mr. Lawrence Adu Amponsah
HSSE Manager
Ghana National Gas Company
Ghana
"The Course was presented by experienced practitioners in the field of security. The experience of Israel and their own illustrated the benefit of joined-up government action."
N Capt. Sydney Richard Innis
Vice President Security and Safety
Port Authority of Jamaica
Jamaica
"Well organised course programme with outstanding Lecturers and helpful course materials including interesting site seeing tours that I recommend every National Security practitioner shouldn't miss."
ACP Girmay Kahesay Gebrekidan
Police Chief of Staff
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
South Sudan
December 2016
"The programme is beneficial for every person that has a prime duty to protect his nation. It covered sufficient topics and issues that can be applied and learned continuously."
Ms. Kayla Gethsemane Rueda Acosta
Executive Assistant III Public Attorney's Office - Central Office
The Philippines
"A very informative course across many professional positions involved in formulation of National Security Strategy. It calls for more than Security oriented officers/professionals. I would highly recommend it for officers earmarked for Diplomatic assignments and Government Economists too."
Major (Ret.) Kuntai Ole Tingisha
Commission Senior Officer Security
Kenya National Assembly, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Kenya
"This is my first time to study abroad, and I don't regret that I went here! Great Institute!"
Mr. Aldrin Jeff Cudia
Student Public Attorney's Office - Central Office
The Philippines
"The programme of National Security was very informative to me and has really changed my perception of national security. it has opened another window of looking at security issues from the Israeli perspective."
Mr. Augustine Lenkupae
Serjeant-at-Arms
County Assembly of Samburu
Kenya
"I am an army officer that has served in the neighbouring countries of Egypt (Sinai) and Iraq (Baghdad/Erbil) om peacekeeping missions. I have also travelled through Lebanon and Jordan. My perceptions then of Israel were different - based on the local people's perception of Israel and the situation faced in the mission area at that time. This course has given me a holistic opportunity to see and hear what is going on from the true Israeli perspective. It has been rewarding and what I have gained will hold me in good stead in future peacekeeping deployments to the Middle East and also my work at home."
Major Atonio Nagauna
Staff Officer - Intelligence
Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Fiji
September 2016
The seminar was good especialy the way topics or lectures were treated with a scenario, I am now better informed on the national security what it entails. Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity."
Mr. Patrick Ikechukwu Ekeh
Librarian Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Nigeria
The programme is very rich in content very apt and of immense benefits to various security organisations."
Mr. Barau Almustapha Shehu
Officer In Charge Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Nigeria
"My experience at GIMI added to my knowledge of National Security and challenges to peace in the Middle East."
Lt. Cdr. (Ret.) Collins Ehimiaghe
Chief Security Officer Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Nigeria
December 2015
“For my self this opportinity is a great opportunity to be here and learn a lot of things that will be fruitful for my country in the future. I will be happy if have the next opportunity with diferent programme in the future."
Maj. Alberto Pereira dos Santos
Chief of Intelligence Division
Ministry of Defence
Timor-Leste
“A desirable course in our contemporary world. It does not only educate you it opens up your mind and gets you thinking. National Security is then viewed from a very personal perspective as the course is fashioned to meet individual requirements. A worthy course that is recommended for all those who work and think in the field of contemporary security."
Capt. Joseph Daniel Akpan
Co Forward Operating Base, Badagry
Nigerian Navy
Nigeria
“It's important course for improving the knowledge especially on how to formulate a concept on NSS."
Maj. Mario Baptista
Chief of Office of the Defence Force
Ministry of Defence
Timor-Leste
“The course was wonderful, very rich and educative."
Col. Mohammed Dahiru Abu-Mawashi
Chief Instructor Army
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
Nigeria
June 2015
“The National Security programme has been very beneficial as I have drawn many lessons that could be applied in the current security challenge facing my country. The time spent in GIMI has been worth the while especially with many new friends made across the globe and I if given the opportunity I will come again for other programmes.
Cdre. Solomon Onyilo Agada
Deputy Director of Training
Nigerian Navy
Nigeria
"No better place to learn issues of National Security than in Israel. A great learning experience"
Mr. Nemani Valu Mavi Vuniwaqa
Director, Department of Immigration
Ministry of Immigration, National Security and Defence
Fiji
“An Institute that is building bridge between the Middle East Nations and training other people around the world to be humane, productive and secured.; GIMI is a must!
Rev. Joshua Ray Mainas
CEO (Operational Director)
Maranatha Development Resource Centre (MADREC)
Nigeria
"Galilee is an amazing institute. Having attended security courses in other countries and on different continents, I urge everyone who have not done so to taste the GIMI experience. Serene learning environment. Dedicated teaching and administrative staff, this memory will last forever"
Maj. (Ret.) Jeff Kweifio-Okai
Head of Security
Volta River Authority
Ghana
