The winners of the 2025 Nigeria Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were revealed during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday 12th March 2025.
Once again this year, winners from 7 of the categories will be featured in the 2nd Global OSPAs set to take place in 2026! Winners of these categories will automatically qualify for the global competition. The winner of Lifetime Achievement award will be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame.
2025 Nigeria Award Winners:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Nigeria Bottling Company
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Dr . Okolie Sebastine Uche – Phamatex Industries Limited
“Going forward , this award will be my stimulus to action geared towards improvement in the security and safety profession”.
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Halogen Group
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Anteyi John – National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
“I must say, I am overwhelmed and deeply honored to receive the Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for the Security Training Initiative. This milestone is both a recognition and a motivation to continue delivering impactful training that contributes to a safer world. I am proud of this achievement and remain committed to raising the standards of security education. Thank you, OSPA, for this incredible honor!”
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
H & O Automation Systems Ltd
“Given the high level of competition, this achievement is a testament to our team’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions.
We sincerely appreciate the OSPAs team for organizing this prestigious event and for providing a platform that highlights excellence in the security industry. Winning this award not only validates our hard work but also inspires us to continue innovating and raising security standards across Nigeria and beyond.
We are thrilled to be automatically entered into the 2026 Global OSPAs and look forward to the opportunity to showcase our impact on a global stage”.
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Nigeria Bottling Company
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Segun Ajala – Eko Hotels and Suites
Receiving this award, I believe will increase my visibility and will place me in spotlight within the security community. Also, it will enhance my professional credibility, which demonstrate my expertise and commitment that set me apart from others in security field.
Furthermore, this recognition will improve my professional development in setting higher goals and inspiration to provide solutions to security challenges in my locals and possibly internationally.
To this end, winning OSPAs Outstanding Young Security Professional Award this year, is not just and endpoint, is a stepping stone, leveraging the opportunities that comes with, and continue to push myself towards excellence in security career.
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Kabir Adamu
“I am deeply honoured to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Nigeria Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the collective efforts of those dedicated to enhancing security and intelligence in Nigeria. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the organisers, my colleagues at Beacon Security International Limited and ASIS International , my family and everyone who has supported this journey. This award serves as motivation to continue striving for excellence in securing our nation and to continue the mentoring programmes we are involved in to grow tomorrow’s security leaders. Once again thank you all“.
The event organisers would like to thank all those who have helped to make the Nigeria OSPAs event such a success including: all the supporting associations and judges; sponsors: Edith Cowan University (trophies and certificates).
