The winners of the 2026 Nigeria OSPAs have been officially unveiled following a prestigious virtual awards ceremony held on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Each year, the OSPAs recognise and celebrate outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership across the security sector. The 2026 Nigeria awards once again showcased the exceptional talent, dedication, and professionalism driving security excellence across the country.
This year, winners from seven categories will advance to represent Nigeria at the 3rd Global OSPAs in 2027, automatically qualifying for international recognition on the world stage. In addition, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be formally inducted into the Security Hall of Fame, honouring their enduring impact on the profession.
2026 Nigeria Award Winners:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Micheal Boniface, CFE, CPP, PSP, PCI, PFSO, M.SC, MSIS, FISN – Sterling Financial Holding
“Receiving the OSPA is a deeply humbling honour. It reflects a journey defined by discipline, resilience, continuous learning, and an unwavering commitment to protecting people, assets, and institutions. I am grateful for the recognition and remain committed to advancing excellence and professionalism in corporate security.”
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Joshua Ifewulu – Halogen Group
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Halogen Group
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) – Halogen Group (Academy Halogen)
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
Halogen Group
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Victoria Nkemdilim Ogbuehi – Coca-Cola HBC Nigeria
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Segun Ajala – Sahara Group
“Winning the Nigeria Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for the 2nd time and third time being shortlisted as a finalist is a great honour, especially considering the high level of competition this year (2026). I am grateful for the recognition and remain committed to continuing to contribute positively to the security profession. Special thanks to the judges for their objective assessment.
This award is not only a personal achievement but also a reflection of the dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence within the security profession.
Winning an OSPA inspires me to continue striving for higher standards, contributing to best practices in the industry, and supporting the advancement of security services. I look forward to seeing how this recognition will further strengthen my work and create new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.”
Lifetime Achievement
Waziri Sokunbi – H&O Automation Systems
The event organisers extend their sincere appreciation to all supporting associations and distinguished judges whose commitment and collaboration continue to make the Nigeria OSPAs a success.
