Osakwe wins Cyber Personality of the Year award 2025 in UK, Tinubu lauds
Fene Osakwe
Osakwe wins Cyber Personality of the Year award 2025 in UK, Tinubu lauds
• President Tinubu lauds Osakwe as a shining representative of the country.
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated a moment of historic triumph as Dr. Fene Osakwe, Chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board, became the first African to clinch the prestigious Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK.
Dr. Osakwe, a trailblazer in cybersecurity and data privacy, emerged victorious over a formidable lineup of finalists from the United States, the UAE, Qatar, the Netherlands, and the UK. His unparalleled expertise, leadership, and advocacy in the field earned him this distinguished global recognition.
President Tinubu lauded the cybersecurity expert’s groundbreaking feat, describing him as a shining ambassador of Nigeria’s ingenuity and resilience.
He noted that Dr. Osakwe’s victory underscores the remarkable impact of young African professionals on the global stage and solidifies Nigeria’s standing as a force in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.
“Dr. Osakwe’s brilliance is a testament to the boundless potential of Nigerian youth. His remarkable achievement is an inspiration, proving that our young minds are setting the pace and redefining excellence across the world,” the President stated.
As Nigeria basks in this moment of pride, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt wishes for even greater successes in Dr. Osakwe’s future endeavors.
