Judges

HON. DAUDA ZUYE-NDA, AGENI

Nigeria Institute for Industrial Security (NISS)

Born on the 10th of July in Bauchi State to the family of Shaba and Mrs Gambo Ageni of the Nupe tribe from Lokoja, Kogi State Nigeria. A distinguished and outstanding gentleman who seeks to achieve professional excellence by achieving set targets, objective, goals in various fields of knowledge and intellectual sectors. Financial institutions, higher institutions, security outfits, agriculture, federal parastatals, and MDAs etc. ensuring sustainability and growth in all as well.

He started his academic pursuit from Kabala Costain Primary school in the year 1979, he then proceeded to Rimi College Kaduna where he got his senior school certificate in the year 1989. He gained admission to the Federal Polytechnic Bida and Kaduna Polytechnic where he completed his first degree in Business administration and management studies, 2000. In the year 2001, when computers were not yet the order of the day, he continued
his knowledge quest in LIFO tech computer Academy and further proceeded to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University where He bagged several Postgraduates diplomas in Business Administration, International Relations & Diplomacy and Public Administration. Dauda also holds a Master in Public Administration, from the Admirable Ahmadu Bello University (the pride of the North) and another masters in Peace and conflict, Kaduna State University. In the course of seeking for more knowledge, he attended various courses ranging from the challenges in combating terrorism/insurgency and creating mass security consciousness, Basic Training for Security Leaders, civil defence training for Managing Directors, capacity building summit (Nigeria Army Resource Center), coping with Challenges of change by NSITF, essential managerialskills for Managers, General Refresher Course ITF, accessing medium term funding for small and medium scale enterprise, the role of managers, developing the art of mentoring and coaching for national development, security reporting and national territorial stability, leadership skills and competence for excellence, health and stress management, peace and security as ingredients for development etc. amongst others.

As a hardworking self-motivated young man, Dauda started his working career from a vacation job at First Bank of Nigeria PLC, Kamtu Nigeria Enterprises, Supertex Nigeria Limited then service to his fatherland (National Youth Service Corp) at HNB Security and Protective Co. Ltd. Due his diligence and uprightness at work, he rose to the Acting AGM Admin at Habib Nigeria Bank Security where he bagged several awards before venturing
into his private practice.

A fellow of several prestigious Institutes in Nigeria and the winner of many awards. Best overall student in Postgraduate diploma, Public administrations, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2007; Commendation from Habib Nigeria Bank Security and Protective Company Ltd. Fellow; Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria, Fellow; Chartered institute of Mentoring and Career Coaching of Nigeria (CIMCCN), Fellow; Institute of Mass Communication and Information Management of Nigeria, and Fellow; Nigeria Institute for Industrial Security. Member; Institute of Administrative Managers of Nigeria, Chartered Association of Business Administration, Canada; Nigeria Institute of Management. Chairman, association of Licensed security practitioners of Nigeria, Vice Chairman II, private guards companies association, Kaduna and Sec Gen, Zone B (comprising of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa states). A lecturer per excellence at Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Career Coaching, Chartered Institute of commerce Nigeria, African institute of Leadership with focus on Management Business Strategy. 

An honest, hardworking, dynamic thinker, pragmatic, exceptionally self-motivated, self-driven, enthusiastic leader and an effective communicator at all levels with good problem solving analytical skills. Having worked and served in various committees before partnering with like minds to set up Unity Integrated Security services ltd and successfully piloted the affairs of Unity Integrated Security services ltd and other successful business ventures with a team of seasoned professionals in private business. Who has over the years acquire vast experience in management, business administration, private security business, project management, peace and conflict resolution just to mention a few.

He is presently the managing director, Chief Executive Officer of Unity Integrated security services ltd, a licensed and reputable private security service provider, awarded Best private security firm award for year 2010, the most vibrant security company of the year 2016; an organization that prides itself as second to none in effective security services delivery. Chairman Soks international investment ltd; Chairman Lamp house Nigeria ltd, Chairman, Coastpath Nigeria ltd. Having travelled far and wide, both within and outside the shores of Nigeria, he speaks five languages, enjoys reading, writing, and playing table tennis in his leisure time. He is happily married to his friend and sweetheart. They are blessed with lovely Boys.

Kehinde Alex Ogundare

International Institute of Professional Security

Ogundare Kehinde Alex has been a security expert and consultant in both national and private security since 2008 and he is a lecturer in international institute of professional security (IIPS) and also the director of research development and publications of international institute of professional security.

He received his B.Sc in accounting from Lagos state university in 2012. Since 2015 he has been a frequent trainer in IIPS and many other institutes home and abroad and he has anchored much training with Nigeria police and Nigeria navy. He has attended trainings, seminars and conferences home and abroad on security management and strategic operations.

Currently, he is working on two books titled ‘’ The totality of corporate and industrial security management” and “Lagos

Mrs. Joko Olanitori (CPP, PSP, PCI), FNIIS, FISN

ASIS – Lagos Chapter

Joko is a certified security professional, with two decades of  experience in security operations and Enterprise Security Risk Management. She graduated for the University of Benin and had her Master’s Degree from the Delta State University Abraka.

She has spent most of her career in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigerian and West Africa. She worked  with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Shell Companies in Nigeria (SNEPCo) and Shell Nigerian Gas (SNG) respectively. In the course of her career conducted series of security audits and security risk assessments across Nigeria and West African countries. Joko also worked in sustainable community development function of Shell Nigeria before moving to Security function.   

She is certified by the board of the American Society of Industry Security, (ASIS International). She is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI). She has also attended CRI Counter Terrorism Training School in the United State of America, where she took  Anti-Terrorism Course for High Risk Zones in 2013. She  attended the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos – Nigeria, for  Executive Class – SPY Police Training in 2022.

Joko is the current Chairman of the ASIS International, Lagos Chapter 206. A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security (FNIIS). A fellow of the Institute of Security, Nigeria (FISN). Fellow of Salzburg Seminar  (Salzburg-Austria)  She currently serves on the board of Ziva-Start Int’l Nigeria Ltd, Kontz Group Limited, Private Eye Academy and on the Advisory Board of the Agora-Nexus, a problem-solving forum that brings together security leaders across the industry.

Aside security, Joko served on the board of the Lagos State Anglican Schools Management Board (LASMAB), the Quality Assurance Chairman of Board from 2015 – Sept. 2023. She currently serves on the Governing Council of Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School  (LAGGS). 

She is the current Vice President of Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), CCSJ, Lagos.  An active  member of Ikoyi Club 1938.

Joko is married to Engr. Adeniyi Olanitori and are blessed with children.

Kola Olugbodi

Society for Professional Background Screeners

Kola Olugbodi, a native of Ara in Osun State, commenced his educational journey at Atunda-Olu School for the Handicaps, where he completed his primary education from 1971 to 1976. His secondary school endeavours commenced at Baptist Academy, Obanikoro-Lagos, in 1977, concluding at Ede Baptist High School, Ede, Osun State, in 1983.

In 1984, Kola gained admission to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Demography and Social Statistics in 1988. Subsequently, he pursued an MBA in International Business from Texila American University and is presently engaged in a Ph.D. program in Management at the same institution.

Post service year with the National Population Commission (NPC) in 1989, Kola remained with the commission as a Population Statistician before transitioning to the North South Bank (NSB) in 1992. In 1995, he ventured into entrepreneurship, assuming the role of CEO at Josh Cyrus, a Human Resource and Outsourcing Organization. Later, in 2004, he became the CEO of Background Check International (BCI), pioneers of the background check industry in Nigeria and West Africa.

Kola Olugbodi is widely acclaimed as Africa’s leading background check expert and the pioneer of the background check industry in Nigeria. He serves as the inaugural Chairman of the Society for Professional Background Screeners, Nigeria, and authored the impactful book “Through It All: Memoir of My Many Trials & Triumphs,” chronicling his life challenges.

Hosting the weekly talk show “Through It All with Kola Olugbodi” on his YouTube Channel (@kola_olugbodi), Kola provides a platform for individuals to share stories of overcoming challenges. Kola was a speaker at the 2018 Excellence in Leadership Conference organized by the Daystar Christian Centre and the Guest Speaker at the 2022 World Entrepreneur’s Day Lecture organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the University of Ibadan.

Recognized as the 2021 Marketing Edge Outstanding Background Check Brand Personality of the Decade, Kola holds esteemed positions, including being a Fellow of the Society for Professional Background Screeners, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS), and an Honorary Fellow of the African Quality Academy. He is also the Lead Faculty at Project Enable Africa and chairs the Boards of Trustee for Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) and Raising Star Africa. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of Employsure Services Limited, iCyrus Infotech Solutions Limited and Julalex Training Academy.

Internationally connected, Kola is the First African member of the Professional Background Screeners Association (PSBA), USA, an Advisory Board Member of the International Due Diligence Association (IDDA) USA, and an alumnus of the US Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA, ASIS International, USA, and the Nigeria Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS).

Accolades received by Kola include being a finalist for CNBC’s West Africa Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a recipient of the PSR National Development Merit Award in Background Checks, Screening & Verification Services, the Rotary International Achievers’ Merit Award. He is also the winner of the Nigeria Media Award of the Most Outstanding Background Check Personality of the Year.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kola Olugbodi is an avid traveler, public speaker, workshop facilitator, and an encourager dedicated to positively impacting the lives of others. He is happily married Oluwatoyin Olugbodi and blessed with two precious children.

Edward Orim

ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja

Edward Orim, the current Chairman ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja with over 30 years of security experience. Edward has over the years dedicated his life to asset protection and decided to build a team of experts with the same vision.

Edward Orim is the CEO and Principal Consultant of Edgard Consulting Ltd. A member of the International Security Drivers Association (ISDA). He has over 30 years of security experience. Edward has over the years dedicated his life to asset protection and decided to build a team of experts with the same vision.

He completed his university education with a Certificate in Japanese Language at Nagasaki University Japan. Diploma in Special Forces Kim Il Sung Military University Pyongyang, North Korea. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BSc) University of Abuja, and a Master’s in Security and Strategies Studies (MSc) at Nassarawa State University Keffi.

A Nigerian Army Veteran who has served in various capacities in Defense headquarters (DHQ), the Presidency. Edward was identified as the best marksman in his battalion, and this transcended to him being part of the personal security protective team for three Heads of State in Nigeria.

One-time Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) judge.

Edward has completed and is certified in various pieces of training both locally and internationally. He is certified in Asset Protection, Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Information Management, and Protection of Sensitive Information.  First respondent medical stabilization training and certification, Protection and Preventing attacks on Soft Targets (PAST Anti–Terrorism Assistance ATA), Campus Safety, Special Forces, Escort tactics, Unarmed combat, and the list goes on.

He Loves Cooking, Travelling, Music and Sports.

Engr Emmanuel Uwalaka MASSP, MOSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Association

Emmanuel is a certified international safety instructor from the American Institute of Professional Studies (AIPS, USA), He holds Honourary Doctorate Degree in Disaster Risk Management and Safety from Efam Benin University – Benin Republic, OSHAssociation UK Trainer and also a regular international speaker in various annual global conferences such as Health and Safety Expo UK, Intersec Dubai,  FPSO Africa Congress Ghana, Securex West Africa, The BIG 5 Construct Expo Kenya and GISCon Conference Dubai.

He is the author of “Safety- Everyone’s Responsibility- for a secure future”, also the Author:  Essentials and Best Practices in Health, Safety and Environment, launched in London 2022, which was released into various industries and the international community for the benefit of professionals from various sectors. He has won several distinguished awards including Safety Health Practitioners International Rising Star Award at Excel London in 2019. He is also known as The Safety Minister, due to his proactive performance in the health and safety sector in Africa and globally.

Emmanuel is currently a key player in the Occupational Safety and Health Sector in Africa and an official executive of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation) with headquarters in the United Kingdom, he has coordinated local and international trainings, conferences and activities for the OSHAssociation with a strong impact and participation from various industries and organisations.

Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS

ASIS Port Harcourt Chapter

Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS, is a mother and a security practitioner with over 30 years legal experience and 24 years of security experience.  She works in the Oil and Gas Industry where she currently heads the intelligence and assessment department in her organisation.  Previous volunteer roles in ASIS include Chapter 236 Secretary, Chairman for 2 terms, ARVP, RVP, and SRVP. She currently serves on the ASIS Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Committee (SARAC) Board and was recently appointed to the ASIS International Board of Trustees.