Judges
Kehinde Alex Ogundare
International Institute of Professional Security
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.
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Joko Olanitori (CPP, PSP, PCI), FNIIS, FISN
ASIS – Lagos Chapter
Joko is a certified security professional, with two 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.
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Kola Olugbodi
Society for Professional Background Screeners
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.
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Edward Orim
ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja
Edward Orim, the current Chairman ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja with over 30 years of security experience. Edward has over the years dedicated his life to asset protection and decided to build a team of experts with the same vision.
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Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS
ASIS Port Harcourt Chapter
Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS, 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.
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Kehinde Alex Ogundare
International Institute of Professional Security
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
Mrs. Joko Olanitori (CPP, PSP, PCI), FNIIS, FISN
ASIS – Lagos Chapter
Joko is a certified security professional, with two 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 is the current Chairman of the ASIS International, Lagos Chapter 206. 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 current Vice President of Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), CCSJ, Lagos. An active 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.
Recognized as the 2021 Marketing Edge Outstanding Background Check Brand Personality of the Decade, Kola holds esteemed positions, including being a Fellow of the Society for Professional Background Screeners, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS), and an Honorary Fellow of the African Quality Academy. He is also the Lead Faculty at Project Enable Africa and chairs the Boards of Trustee for Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation (LALIF) and Raising Star Africa. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of Employsure Services Limited, iCyrus Infotech Solutions Limited and Julalex Training Academy.
Internationally connected, Kola is the First African member of the Professional Background Screeners Association (PSBA), USA, an Advisory Board Member of the International Due Diligence Association (IDDA) USA, and an alumnus of the US Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA, ASIS International, USA, and the Nigeria Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS).
Accolades received by Kola include being a finalist for CNBC’s West Africa Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a recipient of the PSR National Development Merit Award in Background Checks, Screening & Verification Services, the Rotary International Achievers’ Merit Award. He is also the winner of the Nigeria Media Award of the Most Outstanding Background Check Personality of the Year.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kola Olugbodi is an avid traveler, public speaker, workshop facilitator, and an encourager dedicated to positively impacting the lives of others. He is happily married Oluwatoyin Olugbodi and blessed with two precious children.
Edward Orim
ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja
Edward Orim, the current Chairman ASIS International Chapter 273 Abuja with over 30 years of security experience. Edward has over the years dedicated his life to asset protection and decided to build a team of experts with the same vision.
Edward Orim is the CEO and Principal Consultant of Edgard Consulting Ltd. A member of the International Security Drivers Association (ISDA). He has over 30 years of security experience. Edward has over the years dedicated his life to asset protection and decided to build a team of experts with the same vision.
He completed his university education with a Certificate in Japanese Language at Nagasaki University Japan. Diploma in Special Forces Kim Il Sung Military University Pyongyang, North Korea. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BSc) University of Abuja, and a Master’s in Security and Strategies Studies (MSc) at Nassarawa State University Keffi.
A Nigerian Army Veteran who has served in various capacities in Defense headquarters (DHQ), the Presidency. Edward was identified as the best marksman in his battalion, and this transcended to him being part of the personal security protective team for three Heads of State in Nigeria.
One-time Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) judge.
Edward has completed and is certified in various pieces of training both locally and internationally. He is certified in Asset Protection, Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Information Management, and Protection of Sensitive Information. First respondent medical stabilization training and certification, Protection and Preventing attacks on Soft Targets (PAST Anti–Terrorism Assistance ATA), Campus Safety, Special Forces, Escort tactics, Unarmed combat, and the list goes on.
He Loves Cooking, Travelling, Music and Sports.
Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS
ASIS Port Harcourt Chapter
Elizabeth Yakubu Esq, CPP, F.ISMI, PSI, PSP, F. NIIS, 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.