Sanwo-Olu Lauds Osakwe on Cyber Personality Award
Dr. Fene Osakwe
Sanwo-Olu Lauds Osakwe on Cyber Personality Award.
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lauded Dr. Fene Osakwe, Chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board, as he becomes the First African to be nominated for the Cyber Personality of the Year award in the United Kingdom.
The Cyber Security Awards, established in 2014, recognises outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations within the global cybersecurity space. The independent event operates without affiliations to any magazines, organisations, or products, thus allowing judges to base their decisions solely on merit.
It acknowledges an individual who has exhibited exemplary leadership, advocacy, and expertise in the field of cybersecurity. It celebrates those who have established themselves as thought leaders and made substantial contributions to the industry, thereby enhancing its visibility and fostering the development of others.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “I congratulate DrFeneOsakwe, whose exploits have shown the great potential of our youths in the tech space. We in Lagos are proud of him and will continue to encourage our youths to become the best so that Lagos will be known as the home of experts in the tech and innovation space.”
Osakwe is the sole African nominee in the category, competing alongside distinguished leaders from 11 other countries. His leadership, ambition, and innovative strategies in cybersecurity over the past decade have earned him international acclaim.
Sanwo-Olu Lauds Osakwe on Cyber Personality Award
He has authored several influential articles on platforms such as Forbes and has been a leading figure in cybersecurity research and publications.
Earlier in 2024, Osakwe was invited to join the Global Advisory Board for Penetration Testing by EC-Council, recognized as the world’s largest certification body for information security professionals. He also became a member of the Forbes Technology Council in 2021.
Among others, as a keynote speaker at major cybersecurity conferences in both Europe and Africa in 2024, his presentations have received commendations for their insight and educational value.
