Dr. Jack E. Mbom
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Dr. Jack E. MBOM, PhD, FIL
Jack E. MBOM, PhD, FIL is a distinguished Professor of Combat Sports, Consultant Exercise Physiologist, Leadership Wellness Scholar and Coach. With nearly five decades of professional service, he has become one of Africa’s foremost authorities in physical training, wellness, and security education, advising governments, corporations, and institutions across diverse sectors.
Academic and Professional Contributions
Dr. MBOM has lectured at the National Sports Institute and directed courses at leading institutions including the Nigeria Police Academy, Nigerian Prisons Academy, and the Universities of Lagos, Ibadan, Ife, Benin, and Nigeria. His expertise has shaped generations of professionals through seminars and workshops on wellness, fitness, physical skills development, unarmed combat, defense tactics, and the safe use of firearms for both public law enforcement and private security organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
Security and Law Enforcement Training
He has designed and implemented specialized training programs for the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police, the State Security Service, and the Brigade of Guards—the elite unit responsible for protecting the President and Commander‑in‑Chief. Currently, he serves as Security Consultant to the Police Community Relationship Committee (PCRC), Ogun State. His work has established enduring standards in physical conditioning, defense tactics, and security training.
Corporate Wellness Leadership
Dr. MBOM pioneered executive wellness and workplace health promotion programs for leading organizations such as Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), Cornerstone Insurance Plc., African Reinsurance Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline, Oando Plc., Total E&P Nigeria Ltd., NIMASA, MTN, Lagos Business School, and numerous universities, churches, and associations. His initiatives have advanced workplace health and productivity across industries.
Karate and Martial Arts Legacy
One of Africa’s most senior Karate Black Belts, instructors, and administrators, Dr. MBOM has held pivotal leadership roles:
- Secretary General, African Karate Federation (UFAK)
- UFAK Coordinator for Northern Africa
- First National Karate Coach of Nigeria
- Pioneer Lecturer at the National Institute for Sports (NIS)
- First President, Nigerian Karate Association
- Technical Director, Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN)
- Karate Team Nigeria Handler, 9th All Africa Games, Algiers 2007
He currently serves as Secretary General of the United World Karate Federation, Africa (UWKF‑Africa), Chairman of the Grading Committee of the KFN, and Chief Instructor of the Nigerian Karate Association. He is recognized globally as an International Karate High‑Grandmaster.
Security and Industry Engagement
As a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International), Dr. MBOM co‑founded Nigeria’s first ASIS chapter, serving as Vice‑Chairman and later Chair of its Foundation for six years. He is also a member of the American Academy of Security Educators and Trainers (ASET). His consultancy has supported the Nigerian oil and gas industry for over a decade, training personnel for Shell Nigeria, Chevron Nigeria, Mobil Producing Nigeria, Total Fina Elf Nigeria, Schlumberger, ABB Lumus Global, and others.
Leadership and Professional Service
Dr. MBOM’s leadership extends across professional associations and initiatives:
- First President, Institute of Registered Exercise Professionals (IREP)
- First Chairman, Guild of Exercise & Wellness Professionals (GEP)
- National Coordinator, Physical & Health Education Values (FOPPEV)
- Lead Partner, International Training Consultants
- Managing Consultant, Dr. Jack’s Wellness Center
- Principal Partner, WellnessFirst Network Initiative (WFNI)
He is also a Fellow and Faculty Member of the International Institute of Leadership and Governance (INILAG), an Oakseed and Faculty of the Institute for National Transformation (INT), a Member of the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONg), and an International Leadership Wellness Researcher, Thought Leader, Strategic Advisor, and Category of One.
Languages and Global Reach
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Dr. MBOM’s influence transcends borders, reinforcing his role as a global thought leader in wellness, security, and martial arts.
Published Works
- 5 Systemic Secrets of Health & Wellness, Without Drugs (co‑authored with Prof. Oba Bright Adetola and Dr. Mark Igbani)
- Security and Community Policing in Nigeria
Completed Works (Awaiting Publication)
- Dr. Jack’s African Combat Doctrine
- God’s Way to Health & Healing – A Return to Eden
- The Executive Wellness Blueprint
- The Leadership Vitality Strategy
Profile Summary
Dr. Jack E. MBOM embodies a lifetime of service, innovation, and international leadership in wellness and fitness. His vision for the WellnessFirst Network Initiative is to restore dignity, vitality, and joy to Nigeria’s elderly, while inspiring a global culture of health, resilience, and purposeful living.
Closing Note
Dr. Jack E. MBOM’s life and career personify the integration of discipline, wellness, and service. His contributions to academia, security, corporate wellness, and martial arts have left an indelible mark on Nigeria, Africa, and the global community. Through his writings and teachings, he continues to inspire individuals and institutions to embrace holistic health, resilience, and stewardship—returning, always, to Eden.
