President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Fene Osakwe on winning the 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 this prestigious award.
He was recognised for his outstanding leadership, advocacy, and expertise in cybersecurity and data privacy, clinching the prize ahead of other finalists from the United States, the UAE, Qatar, the Netherlands, and the UK.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, he stated that President Tinubu celebrated Dr Osakwe’s achievements, underscoring his immense contributions to cybersecurity and his efforts to evolve new horizons in the field.
According to the statement: “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.
“While extolling the youth as Nigeria’s greatest asset, President Tinubu states that Dr Osakwe’s nomination and subsequent win foreground the global impact of young African professionals in cybersecurity.
“The President wishes Dr Osakwe more success in his endeavours.”
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