2025 Winners’ Summaries
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Nigeria Bottling Company
Victoria is widely regarded as Africa’s most accomplished corporate security professional. She is a dedicated, experienced, and goal-oriented individual who has pushed beyond her comfort zone to elevate the visibility of the security industry in Nigeria and Africa. Consistently delivering results, she is focused on exceeding targets and expectations, so it’s best not to impose any limits on her performance.
Judges praised Victoria’s leadership style, as it contributed to her performance as evident in notable impacts recorded across different sectors of her organisation. Key amongst which, is the significant cost savings to business due to the effective response and contingency strategies implementation.
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Dr. Okolie Sebastine Uche – Phamatex Industries Limited
As the Security Manager of Phamatex Industries Limited, Dr. Okolie Sebastine Uche has contributed to the reduction of loss of goods in transit, they have also improved efficiency of the security guards through the policy of direct payment of guard’s salary by their company. Dr. Okolie’s idea of their company partnering with security agencies and local vigilante has improved the security of the company in all aspects, as well, the deterrence measure that they put in place against those adulterating and faking the company’s pharmaceutical products has improved the company’s profitability.
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Halogen Group
Halogen Security Group is a leading Nigerian security company with over 30 years of experience, a workforce of 23,000, and operations across all 36 states. It offers diverse services, including cybersecurity and talent risk management, and is recognised for its innovation, industry partnerships and high client retention rate.
Judges commended Halogen Group’s ability to integrate real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, and rapid-response capabilities.
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Anteyi John – National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Anteyi trained officers in the 2023 Junior Officers Basic Course on drug crime prevention in Nigeria, focusing on Nigerian drug laws, investigative techniques and intelligence gathering. Their sessions emphasised trafficking patterns, lawful searches, case management and community collaboration to strengthen local prevention efforts.
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
H & O Automation Systems Ltd
H & O Automation Systems Ltd has delivered innovative security and building automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance across industries. Notable projects include upgrading Standard Chartered Bank’s BMS for 20% energy efficiency and implementing a People Mobility System for Electronic Payment Plus, ensuring high-security compliance.
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Nigeria Bottling Company
Victoria is recognised as one of Africa’s top corporate security professionals, known for her dedication and results-driven approach. She has consistently exceeded expectations, elevating the visibility of the security industry in Nigeria and Africa.
Judges said Victoria has consistently exhibited exceptional performance over the years and her achievements attributable to her strong determination, commitment and resilience.
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Segun Ajala – Eko Hotels and Suites
Segun Ajala, CPP, PSP, CPO, PFSO, who recently won the Young Security Professional Award, at ASIS International Chapter 206, Lagos, has proven himself to be exceptional security professional with a lot of passion for learning and development.
Factors that distinguished Segun were his excellent performance and determination.
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Kabir Adamu
Dr Kabir Adamu is a dynamic security professional with extensive national and international experience and a proven track record in the public, private and development sectors. He is versatile in security consultancy and project management at the multi-national level and has supported clients with operations in hostile, challenging and complex environments in Nigeria and several other African countries.
Judges praised Dr. Kabir on his sound educational background, exposure, experience and rigorous training as it has immensely influenced his outstanding contributions to the security industry in Nigeria, Africa and in his areas of endeavors across the globe. Dr. Kabir’s passion for excellence and his commitment at raising performance standards of other professionals within the security industry is worthy of note.