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Osakwe receives praise for winning UK Cybersecurity Award

President Bola Tinubu has commended Dr. Fene Osakwe for being named Cyber Personality of the Year at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Osakwe, who serves as the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board, made history as the first African to win in this prestigious category. His recognition comes in light of his outstanding leadership, advocacy, and expertise in cybersecurity and data privacy. He secured the award ahead of other distinguished finalists from the United States, the UAE, Qatar, the Netherlands, and the UK.

In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Dr. Osakwe’s accomplishments, highlighting his significant contributions to cybersecurity and his role in advancing innovation within the field.

“The President describes the 2025 Cyber Personality of the Year as an exceptional Nigerian and a worthy representation of Nigeria’s talented, innovative, and pace-setting youth,” the statement read.

President Tinubu further emphasized that Nigeria’s youth remain the nation’s greatest asset, adding that Dr. Osakwe’s achievement reflects the growing global influence of young African professionals in the cybersecurity sector.

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