2024 Winners’ Summaries
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Coca-Cola HBC Nigeria
Victoria is a highly respected security professional with a global reputation. She has won the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in all three individual categories of the OSPAs, making her the first person to do so. Victoria has gained valuable experience from her work in public service as well as in various corporate security roles, which has helped her establish herself as an exceptional security professional. With her extensive global experience, Victoria is one of Africa’s most distinguished and decorated security professionals. She has a broad range of expertise, across all areas of security. She is also a prominent volunteer leader in the industry with a remarkable track record of achievements.
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Halogen Security Company
Halogen’s outstanding performance thrives on digitization, quality management systems, research and development, knowledge and strategic collaborations with key stakeholder institutions. With its deep digital transformation, Halogen has distinguished itself as a formidable path finder company, earning a reputation for its focus on stringent quality management systems. By placing rigorous emphasis on global best practice, Halogen became Nigeria’s first ISO certified security company, later awarded the ISO 9001 2015 certification, Nigeria’s highest ISO certification in security. Halogen’s performance has attracted a vast number of high-profile clients across different sectors.
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
H & O Automation Systems
H & O Automation Systems Ltd achieved high-profile partnerships with major international tech companies (including Meta, Google, Oracle, VISA, SAP, and McKinsey) by serving as their trusted local support partner. The company excelled in managing prestigious projects for buildings like OANDO Wings, Heritage Place, and Temple Towers, delivering advanced security and automation solutions. Innovation leadership drove the adoption of new technologies, particularly in AI-driven surveillance and smart building management. H & O received multiple industry awards for security installation and integration, maintained operational excellence, ensured quality and compliance, and fostered team development.
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Kikelomo Shodeko – SF Protective Services
Kikelomo brings a unique energy and enthusiasm to her role, often challenging traditional norms and contributing innovative ideas. She not only actively participates in decision-making processes, but she also fosters a collaborative work environment. She is also involved in training intelligence teams within other private security companies. Kikelomo is fluent in both French and English and as the Head of Risk and Intelligence, she has mentored many young analysts who excel in their work. She’s not only a task-oriented worker, but also a promoter of constructive teamwork and development in her organization. She possesses technical and tactical competencies and has a visionary approach that gives her an edge in the modern work landscape.
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Academy Halogen – Halogen Security Company
Academy Halogen is Nigeria’s leading provider of security training that has made a significant impact in developing outstanding security practice in organizations across Nigeria and beyond. Through its innovative training programs, Academy Halogen has built a nationwide alumni network of security practitioners who are helping their respective organizations deliver on the imperative of outstanding performance with their risk management capabilities. Academy Halogen has acquired a reputation for excellence, attracting private students from across the nation as well as government agencies. It has successfully trained Nigeria Police personnel & operatives from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA among others.
Lifetime Achievement
Wale Olaoye
Widely acknowledged across Nigeria and beyond as a distinguished leader and pathfinder in the Nigerian private security sector, Wale Olaoye is a consummate Security Risk Management Professional. More broadly he is recognised as an astute business strategist committed to the transformation of private security in Africa and beyond. Wale has over thirty year’s experience and worked across four continents. He is a recognised Thought leader, business guru, and a transformational specialist, who has shown outstanding leadership, both as a CEO and also in his relentless drive towards the professional development of Nigeria’s private security. His very special contribution over a distinguished career makes him very worthy of this accolade.
Judges commented that Wale is a force in the industry and a true leader and widely acknowledged across Nigeria and beyond as a pre-eminent leader and path finder in the Nigerian private security industry.