The finalists for the 2026 Nigeria OSPAs have officially been announced, marking another milestone in recognising excellence across Nigeria’s security sector.
Delivered under the globally recognised Outstanding Security Performance Awards, the Nigeria OSPAs shine a spotlight on those raising standards and redefining excellence within the industry. From frontline professionals to pioneering companies, this year’s finalists have demonstrated exceptional commitment and measurable impact.
The awards are founded on strong ethical principles and are actively supported by numerous key industry bodies and special interest groups. These organisations nominate judges to represent them, including Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), ASIS Chapter 273 Abuja, ASIS Maiduguri Chapter, ASIS Port Harcourt Chapter and ASIS Lagos Chapter.
This year’s Nigeria OSPAs awards will take place on 11th March 2026 via a virtual ceremony, where the winners across all categories will be unveiled.
Successful winners in eligible categories will advance to the Global OSPAs in early 2027, competing alongside top security professionals from around the world. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will also earn induction into the esteemed Security Hall of Fame.
2026 finalists
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/ Director
Emmanuel Anyanwu – Midwestern Oil and Gas Company
Micheal Boniface – Sterling Financial Holding
Chukwudi Enwereji – Shelf Drilling Offshore Services
Fakorede Bayo Lawrence – Digital Realty
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Coca-Cola HBC Nigeria
Akinsola Olanrewaju – Artee Industries
Bryan Roberts – Wact-Apmt Onne
Lasisi Sanni – UBA Group
Obi Tabugbo – Nile University of Nigeria
Dr. Okolie Sebastine Uche – Phamatex Industries
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/ Director
Joshua Ifewulu – Halogen Group
Simon Itodo – Callida Freemont Risk Check
John Ogundipe – Hedgepoint Security Services
Dr Afolabi Olatunji – Hedgepoint Security Services
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Evergreen Protective Services
Halogen Group
Hedgepoint Security Services
Transworld Security Systems
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Optimization of Security Risk Approach in Managing Enterprise Security Risk Through Capacity Building – Iyitola Iwayemi Dolire – Halogen Group
Leadership Training for Security Supervisors and Security Contract Managers – Bolaji Afonja – Halogen Group
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) – Halogen Group (Academy Halogen)
Dr. Isaac O. Utomwen – Protection Mandate
Protection Mandate
School of Management and Security – Transworld Security Systems
Outstanding Security Installer/ Integrator
Besecured Nigeria
Rasaq Ishaq Abayomi – Evergreen Protective Services
Halogen Group
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Celinah Idowu Adetiloye – Emsee Shipping Line
Anayochi Ann Itodo – Coca-Cola HBC Nigeria
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Coca-Cola HBC Nigeria
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Celinah Idowu Adetiloye – Emsee Shipping Line
Segun Ajala – Sahara Group
Akeem Ajala – Dangote Industries
Azubike Alex – Egbin Power Plc
Eje Sunday Odey – Emsee Shipping Line
Awolaja Oluwademilade – GardaWorld
Francis Peter Onyekwe – Emsee Shipping Line
Lifetime Achievement
To be announced on the day
More information about the event and how to register can be found here.
