Forensic Investigators’ Society, Nigeria (FISN) is a multi-disciplinary forensic organisation that provides forensic education leading to professionalism in the field of forensic science in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Forensic Investigators' Society, Nigeria was founded in December 2019 as a professional body in Nigeria by Emmanuel Olomu, a forensic private investigator, to cater for the need
of investigators who need membership of a professional body and also to train members in forensic investigation. Forensic Investigators’ Society, Nigeria (FISN) is a multi-disciplinary forensic organisation that provides forensic education leading to professionalism in the field of forensic science in Africa particularly in Nigeria. The objectives of this society are the following:
• To professionalise the science of Forensics.
• To Provide Opportunities For Education, Training And Development For Forensics Practitioners.
• To Support and Encourage Research And Development In The Forensic Investigations. Members are drawn from different fields of forensic sciences and crime investigations which comprise Dentists, Accountants, Psychologists, Physicians, Law Enforcement Agents, Criminologist, Attorneys, Educators, Forensic Experts, Information Technologist, Criminalist, and many others
The Society's Executives
• Professor Joan Mbagwu The President
• Bar Peters Agboola V President
• Emmanuel Olomu Registrar (Founder)
• Oluyede Hope Afolabi Chairman, membership Committee
• Bar Queen Oseisa Oniwon Chairman, Discipline and Ethics Committee
• Olufunke Esabu Treasurer
• Ajuma Okoh, Secretary
• Olusegun Ajetomobi Internal Auditor
• Olusola Publication and Standard
• Abiola Windoye Member, Governing Council
• Peter Ajakaye Member, Governing Council
• Peter Sunday Alao Member, Governing Council
• Dr Felix Akintunde Chairman, Conference committee
Benefits of the Society
FISN hosts Annual Conference, Seminars, Workshop and Exhibition in conjunction with both private and Government Forensics and Investigations Agencies. The Conferences covers many of the terrestrial and cyber critical issues facing the Continent of Africa. This conference is aimed at continuous development and review of professional abilities. Post nominal letters: This the members apart from their peers with professionally recognized post nominal letters – AFIS, MFIS, FFIS
Certificate: FISN Membership certificate distinguishes the members as a professional their your fields. Business Opportunity:
Business opportunities arising out of inquiries to FISN from private individuals, multinationals, Government and other corporate organizations are passed on to registered members. Forum and Networking
FISN Forums is set up as a way of increasing networking, professional interaction and support from members. Our Vision
Our vision is to produce world-class forensic investigators that will rid the Continent of Africa of Terrestrial and Cybercrimes. Mission
Professionalism, through; training, conferences, seminars, workshops and journals
Past Events
i. Conferences
We have annual conference that enables members and non-members within and outside Nigeria to meet annually to discuss on subject(s) of importance mainly to forensic and investigation in practical terms. This conference is a platform for exchange of fresh ideas in forensic investigations and connection among members. Past Conferences, Themes and Dates:
· Promoting crime free society through forensic investigation. 30th and 31st, October, 2020
· Cyberwarfare; the Nigerian Perspective. 31st July, 2021
· Forensic Investigation of Homicide Cases, 26th-27th Aug, 2022
ii. Workshops
We have workshops meant for members capacity building, where we discuss new investigation techniques once or twice a year depending on the calendar of events. Past Workshops, Themes and Dates:
· Forensic Investigation of Sexual Assault, 27th March, 2021.
· E-discovery and investigation, 30th April, 2022.
· Forensic Investigation of Videos and Images, 29th April, 2023. Trainings
We have training courses tailored to help build law enforcement agents, criminologists, law practitioners in investigation capability and particularly those with desire to become private investigators and forensic examiners. The list of the courses we have presently are;
1. Forensic Document Examination
2. Fingerprint Examination
3. Digital Forensic
4. Photo/Image Forensic
5. Audio Forensic
6. Private Investigation
7. Crime Scene Investigation
This society have trained quite a number of law enforcement agents and some individuals, in April, 2023 the society graduated a student (a police officer) from the Gambia Police Force in Forensic Document Examination. Membership Grade and Requirement
Professional Fellow (FFIS): The grade is granted to a person who has made significant contribution(s) to the growth of forensic science, sciences, social sciences or investigation in Nigeria and Africa (as a whole), or a member of the criminal justice system, or at least a Master degree holder in any of the fields mentioned above or must have been on the full membership grade for a period of three years with proven attendance in conferences and workshops. Honourary Fellow (FFIS): This is granted to an individual who has supported the growth of forensics investigation in the continent of Africa. Full Member (MFIS): Must be a member of the criminal justice system (i.e Law enforcement agent, Law practitioner, etc.) or a private investigator or possesses a certificate of FISN. (A candidate for this grade who is not a member of the criminal justice system is required to choose a course of training among the following: i. Private Investigation. Forensic Document Examination or iii. Fingerprint Examination etc)
Associate Member (AFIS): Must possess a first degree or its equivalent in any of the sciences or social sciences courses. Student Member (SAFIS): A student currently undergoing a course of study in a recognised institution in any of the Forensic Sciences or courses in the criminal justice field. Collaborative Work
in November 29th and 30th 2023, there was a collaboration between the Society and Chrisland University, a private University in Nigeria on the Society's 4th International Conference. The Society help the university in establishing a forensic laboratory for the Criminology and Security Studies Department, the first of his kind in Nigeria. Forensic Laboratory
The society has a forensic laboratory in km 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe, Nigeria, the first private forensic laboratory in Nigeria with four sections namely; questioned/forensic document examinations, fingerprint, footwear impression, cyber forensic. Reference
https://forensicinvestigators.org.ng/
