Individuals who require a higher level of personal security may arrange a close protection service in Nigeria for travel, business activities, events or other planned movements. Close protection is designed around the client’s circumstances, itinerary and assessed security requirements.
For international visitors and Nigerians living abroad, arranging close protection before arriving in Nigeria can make travel and movement planning more organised.
What Is Close Protection?
Close protection involves trained security professionals providing personal protection to an individual during agreed activities and movements.
Depending on the assignment, services may include:
- Personal security
- Movement coordination
- Security assessments
- Route planning
- Secure transportation coordination
- Venue security coordination
- Advance planning
- Security monitoring
- Incident reporting
The appropriate level of protection should be determined by a qualified security provider following an assessment.
Close Protection for International Visitors
Visitors travelling to Nigeria for business or other legitimate purposes may arrange close protection around their itinerary.
Support may cover:
- Airport arrival
- Hotel transfers
- Business meetings
- Site visits
- Corporate events
- Private events
- Inter-city travel
- Departure
Providing the itinerary in advance allows the security provider to plan the assignment appropriately.
Close Protection for Executives
Companies may arrange close protection for:
- CEOs
- Directors
- Senior executives
- Investors
- International partners
- Consultants
- Visiting professionals
Security arrangements can be scheduled for individual meetings, several days or an entire business trip.
Close Protection for Events
Close protection may also be appropriate for individuals attending high-profile private or corporate events.
Depending on the requirements, security personnel can coordinate with the event’s existing security arrangements while focusing on the protection of the assigned client.
Close Protection From Abroad
Diaspora Nigerians and international clients can arrange close protection before travelling to Nigeria.
The planning process may involve providing:
- Travel dates
- Locations
- Expected movements
- Accommodation details
- Event schedule
- Duration of the assignment
The security provider can then determine the appropriate personnel and arrangements.
Close Protection and Secure Transportation
Close protection can be coordinated with private transportation where required.
This may include:
- Airport pickup
- Dedicated driver
- Point-to-point transportation
- Multi-location travel
- Vehicle coordination
- Security personnel accompanying the client
Transportation and protection should be provided by properly authorised professionals.
Close Protection in Lagos and Other Nigerian Cities
Close protection services may be available in supported Nigerian locations, including:
- Lagos
- Abuja
- Port Harcourt
- Ibadan
- Benin City
- Kano
- Other locations depending on the assignment
Availability depends on the itinerary, duration and security requirements.
Choosing a Close Protection Provider
When arranging close protection, consider the provider’s:
- Authorisation to operate
- Personnel training
- Relevant experience
- Insurance and accountability
- Geographic coverage
- Communication procedures
- Emergency protocols
- Replacement arrangements
The provider should operate within Nigerian law and the agreed scope of service.
How Travo.ng Can Help
Travo.ng can coordinate relevant close protection and transportation services where the requested service is available.
This may include:
- Security provider sourcing
- Close protection coordination
- Security assessment arrangements
- Itinerary coordination
- Airport transfer coordination
- Private transportation
- Event security coordination
- Local communication
- Service updates
The actual protection service should be provided by appropriately authorised and qualified security professionals.
Arrange Close Protection in Nigeria
Whether you are an executive visiting Nigeria, an international business traveller or a Nigerian living abroad, local coordination can help you arrange appropriate personal security before and during your trip.
Travo.ng can help coordinate relevant close protection, executive security and transportation support in Nigeria for domestic and international clients where available.
