Judges

Enger. Dr. Emmanuel Uwalaka

Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA)

Emmanuel is a certified international safety instructor from the American Institute of Professional Studies (AIPS, USA), He holds Honourary Doctorate Degree in Disaster Risk Management and Safety from Efam Benin University – Benin Republic, OSHAssociation UK Trainer and also a regular international speaker in various annual global conferences such as Health and Safety Expo UK, Intersec Dubai,  FPSO Africa Congress Ghana, Securex West Africa, The BIG 5 Construct Expo Kenya, GISCon Conference Dubai, etc.

He is the author of “Safety- Everyone’s Responsibility- for a secure future”, also the Author:  Essentials and Best Practices in Health, Safety and Environment, launched in London 2022, which was released into various industries and the international community for the benefit of professionals from various sectors. He has won several distinguished awards including Safety Health Practitioners International Rising Star Award at Excel London in 2019. He is also known as The Safety Minister, due to his proactive performance in the health and safety sector in Africa and globally.

He is a dedicated and enthusiastic international consultant on Occupational Safety and Health with great passion to promote global safety best practices in any organisation and developing nations. As a renowned safety analyst, he has consulted for both public and private organisations towards improving their safety management system.

Emmanuel is currently a key player in the Occupational Safety and Health Sector in Africa and an official executive of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation) with headquarters in the United Kingdom, he has coordinated local and international trainings professionals, conferences and activities for the OSHAssociation with a strong impact and participation from various industries and organisations.

Felix Obazee

Association of Licenced Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN)

Felix is a security professional of over 30 years experience in both the public and private security industry. He is the Managing Director/CEO of Fionet Security Services Limited, and currently serves as the National Vice President of the Association of Licenses Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN).

He belongs to a couple of professional associations including ASIS International, where he served as the Chairman of Chapter 236 Port Harcourt, Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, the Organized Private Sector, where he holds executive committee positions in both associations. Felix is board certified in ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and holds a Master’s degree in Security for Policing.

Kehinde Alex Ogundare

International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS)

Ogundare Kehinde Alex has been a security expert and consultant in both national and private security since 2008 and he is a lecturer in international institute of professional security (IIPS) and also the director of research development and publications of international institute of professional security.
He received his B.Sc in accounting from Lagos state university in 2012. Since 2015 he has been a frequent trainer in IIPS and many other institutes home and abroad and he has anchored much training with Nigeria police and Nigeria navy. He has attended trainings, seminars and conferences home and abroad on security management and strategic operations.
Currently, he is working on two books titled ‘’ The totality of corporate and industrial security management” and “Lagos

He belongs to a couple of professional associations including ASIS International, where he served as the Chairman of Chapter 236 Port Harcourt, Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, the Organized Private Sector, where he holds executive committee positions in both associations. Felix is board certified in ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and holds a Master’s degree in Security for Policing.

Currently, he is working on two books titled ‘’ The totality of corporate and industrial security management” and “Lagos

Mrs. Joko Olanitori (CPP, PSP, PCI), FNIIS, FISN

ASIS – Lagos Chapter

Joko is a certified security professional, with almost decades of  experience in security operations and Enterprise Security Risk Management. She graduated for the University of Benin and had her Master’s Degree from the Delta State University Abraka.

She has spent most of her career in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigerian and West Africa. She worked  with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Shell Companies in Nigeria (SNEPCo) and Shell Nigerian Gas (SNG) respectively. In the course of her career conducted series of security audits and security risk assessments across Nigeria and West African countries. Joko also worked in sustainable community development function of Shell Nigeria before moving to Security function.   

She is certified by the board of the American Society of Industry Security, (ASIS International). She is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI). She has also attended CRI Counter Terrorism Training School in the United State of America, where she took  Anti-Terrorism Course for High Risk Zones in 2013. She  attended the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos – Nigeria, for  Executive Class – SPY Police Training in 2022.

Joko served as Chairman of the ASIS International, Lagos Chapter 206 for two consecutive years (2023-2024) and currently an Assistant Regional Vice President in ASIS Region 11A.  She is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security (FNIIS). A fellow of the Institute of Security, Nigeria (FISN). Fellow of Salzburg Seminar  (Salzburg-Austria)  She currently serves on the board of Ziva-Start Int’l Nigeria Ltd, Kontz Group Limited, Private Eye Academy and on the Advisory Board of the Agora-Nexus, a problem-solving forum that brings together security leaders across the industry.

Aside security, Joko served on the board of the Lagos State Anglican Schools Management Board (LASMAB), the Quality Assurance Chairman of Board from 2015 – Sept. 2023. She currently serves on the Governing Council of Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School  (LAGGS).

She is the Vice President of Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), CCSJ, Lagos. 

A  member of Ikoyi Club 1938. 

Joko is married to Engr. Adeniyi Olanitori and are blessed with children.

Kola Olugbodi

Society for Professional Background Screeners

Kola Olugbodi, a native of Ara in Osun State, commenced his educational journey at Atunda-Olu School for the Handicaps, where he completed his primary education from 1971 to 1976. His secondary school endeavours commenced at Baptist Academy, Obanikoro-Lagos, in 1977, concluding at Ede Baptist High School, Ede, Osun State, in 1983.

In 1984, Kola gained admission to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Demography and Social Statistics in 1988. Subsequently, he pursued an MBA in International Business from Texila American University and is presently engaged in a Ph.D. program in Management at the same institution.

Post service year with the National Population Commission (NPC) in 1989, Kola remained with the commission as a Population Statistician before transitioning to the North South Bank (NSB) in 1992. In 1995, he ventured into entrepreneurship, assuming the role of CEO at Josh Cyrus, a Human Resource and Outsourcing Organization. Later, in 2004, he became the CEO of Background Check International (BCI), pioneers of the background check industry in Nigeria and West Africa.

Kola Olugbodi is widely acclaimed as Africa’s leading background check expert and the pioneer of the background check industry in Nigeria. He serves as the inaugural Chairman of the Society for Professional Background Screeners, Nigeria, and authored the impactful book “Through It All: Memoir of My Many Trials & Triumphs,” chronicling his life challenges.

Hosting the weekly talk show “Through It All with Kola Olugbodi” on his YouTube Channel (@kola_olugbodi), Kola provides a platform for individuals to share stories of overcoming challenges. Kola was a speaker at the 2018 Excellence in Leadership Conference organized by the Daystar Christian Centre and the Guest Speaker at the 2022 World Entrepreneur’s Day Lecture organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the University of Ibadan.

Peter Olumuji, PhD (JP) MSc, FIIPS, FAIMP, CCBI, CINTA, CSS, CPO, CPI

ASIS Region 11

Peter is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Security and Strategic studies who major in Urban Security. He holds a Master’s of Science in Security and Strategic Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies.

He is an urban security strategist with cutting-edge experience in investigation, Anti-Fraud matters, general Field operations and Administrator with diverse skills exceeding expectations and redefining standards among team members with over 30 years’ experience. A team player and goal getter. A critical thinker and analyst suitable for organizational deliveries.

Presently, the Secretary Command and Control Centre (the Enforcement arm of Federal Capital Territory Administration), Abuja, Nigeria. He was the Field Coordinator FCT Ministerial Task Force on COVID-19 Enforcement (Fist and second waves), Head of Operations Ministerial Joint Task force FCT from 2017-2018 to mention a few.

He is a Fellow of the International Institute for Professional Security (IIPS), Fellow Association of Information Management Professionals (AIMP), Veteran Member, ISO-SEC (Switzerland), Member ASIS International among others. He has attended many security conferences in and around the world. And has delivered papers in many fora.

He is a Certified Intelligence Analyst (CINTA), Certified Cyber Breach Investigator (CCBI), Certified Security Specialist (CSS), Certified Private Investigator (CPI).

He has received many awards including but not limited to Outstanding Performance Award for Year 2020 and 2024, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, Role Model Award during the World Press Day, 2023 to mention a few.

He has attended professional courses in the following: Kidnap Negotiation and Personal Security Course at the prestigious National Defence College, Criminal Profiling course, Protective Intelligence Course, Security Management and Emerging Threat Course, Contemporary Intelligence and Counter Intelligence Course, Intelligence Gathering Course, Counter Terrorism Course just to mention a few.

His hobbies include: Quest for new knowledge, Writing, Networking and Travelling. He is married and blessed with children.

Edward Orim

ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja

Edward Orim is a highly esteemed security expert with over 30 years of
experience. Currently serving as Chairman of ASIS International Chapter 273 in
Abuja, he also leads Edgard Consulting Ltd. as CEO & Principal Consultant. His
expertise in asset protection and security risk management has enabled him to
build a team dedicated to industry excellence.

He holds a Certificate in Japanese Language from Nagasaki University, Japan, a
Diploma in Special Forces from Kim Il Sung Military University, North Korea, a
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Abuja, and a Master’s in
Security and Strategic Studies from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

A Nigerian Army veteran, his distinguished service included key security roles at
Defense Headquarters and the Presidency, where he provided protection for three
Nigerian Heads of State. His exceptional skills earned him recognition as the top
marksman in his battalion and as a judge for the Outstanding Security
Performance Awards (OSPAs).

Edward has led various security training programs, such as Hostile Environment
Awareness Training (HEAT), Personal Security Awareness Training (PSAT), and
Defensive Driving Training (DDT). As a member of the International Security
Drivers Association (ISDA), he continues to be a thought leader in advancing
security standards.

Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, music, and sports.

Gloria Ayika

ASIS Port Harcourt Chapter

Gloria Ayika is a distinguished security professional with over 30 years of experience in investigations, intelligence, risk, and security management. She currently serves as the Port Security Officer at the Federal Lighter Terminal in Onne, Nigeria.

A Certified Protection Professional (CPP) accredited by ASIS International, Gloria also holds certification as a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). She is a Fellow of the Security Institute (fsi), having completed the prestigious Executive Intelligence Management Course at the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Nigeria’s premier government security and intelligence training institution.

Gloria’s academic credentials include a Master’s degree in International Maritime Policy from the University of Greenwich, London; an MBA from the University of Lagos; and a Bachelor’s degree in Cooperative Economics and Management from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

She has actively contributed to the global and national security discourse through participation in numerous high-level conferences, workshops, and forums. These include the ASIS Global Security Exchange (GSX), ASIS Regional Conferences, the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO), the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), and the Port Facility Security Officers Forum Conferences.

A passionate advocate for professional development and volunteer leadership, Gloria has served as Chair of the ASIS Port Chapter and the Port Facility Security Officers Forum. She currently holds the position of Women Liaison Officer for ASIS Chapter 236.

Gloria is married and blessed with children.

Usman Babangida

ASIS Maiduguri Chapter

Usman Babangida Usman is a security governance and stabilization practitioner whose work focuses on community-centred protection, civil–security cooperation, and ethical leadership in fragile environments. His approach emphasizes locally-owned coordination platforms that strengthen trust between communities and security actors and support sustainable stabilization outcomes.

He is the Pioneer Chapter Chair of ASIS International Chapter 309, where he led efforts to professionalize security practice, expand certification pathways, and build collaboration among security professionals across Nigeria.

His academic and professional interests explore community security architectures, institutional legitimacy, and the governance dimensions of peacebuilding in conflict-affected settings.

Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS

ASIS Port Harcourt Chapter

Elizabeth Yakubu is a mother and a security practitioner with over 30 years legal experience and 24 years of security experience. She works in the Oil and Gas Industry where she currently heads the intelligence and assessment department in her organisation. Previous volunteer roles in ASIS include Chapter 236 Secretary, Chairman for 2 terms, ARVP, RVP, and SRVP. She currently serves on the ASIS Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Committee (SARAC) Board and was recently appointed to the ASIS International Board of Trustees.