Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and those of Imo, Zamfara and Kogi States, Emeka Ihedioha, Bello Matawalle and Yayaha Bello are among dignitaries billed to attend this year’s Security Excellence Award on November 30, at the National Defense College, Abuja.
Other dignitaries expected at the occasion include the speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedu Orji; Executive Secretary, Border Communities Development Agency, Capt. Junaid Abdullahi; GMD, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari; Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service,Dr. Babatunde Fowler; Managing Director, Halogen Security Services Ltd, Mr. Wale Olaoye, and Barr. Lawrence Alobi, CEO, Hi-Tech security services Ltd, among others.
The programme, which is organised by Myproject Institute of Security and Strategic Studies, will parade who is who in the nation’s security sector, government officials and captains of industries.
National coordinator of the institute, Dr. Mohammed Ali, who gave insights into the 2019 edition of Security Excellence Awards, said the event would recognise companies, professionals and states that demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in the nation’s security sector.
Ali said the awardees were selected based on the strength of their nomination as well as the popular vote by members of the security community.
“Insecurity in Nigeria has become a major concern for citizens as well as the international community. In the last few years, the country has battled with all forms of insecurity.
“Insecurity has affected economic growth by drying out investments, increasing unemployment and dwindling government revenue, amongst others.
“There is need to identify and encourage individuals who through their relentless and engagements with relevant stakeholders make the country enjoy relative peace, hence this event,” he said.
Ali noted that the Security Excellence Award represents one of the biggest single networking opportunities for serious players in the security sector.
According to the national coordinator, Myproject Institute of Security and Strategic Studies is a federal government approved security institution in Nigeria that awards National Diploma in Security Management and Technology.
He added that the institute is accredited by National Board for Technical Education and listed by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB.
