The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) has elected Olabode Agboola as its new President, following the conclusion of a transparent online election.
Agboola, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with years of service to the community, emerged winner in a contest that also featured Professor Idris and Dr. Ademiluyi, both respected figures in the cybersecurity ecosystem.
In his acceptance letter, Agboola expressed gratitude to CSEAN members and the electoral committee for the trust reposed in him, while commending his fellow candidates for their contributions.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to accept the responsibility of serving as the President of CSEAN. Though the election yielded only one President, your voice and value remain integral to our collective progress,” Agboola said, pledging to work with his co-contestants in unity.
Newly Elected Executive Council
The election also ushered in a new executive team to steer the association for the next tenure:
- President: Olabode Agboola
- Vice President: Oluwatoni Falade
- Director of Membership: Elizabeth Mojisayo Adekunle
- Director of Communications: Muntaka Mukhtar Bube
- Director of Information Security: Awobifa Olamide Seyi
- Director of Programmes: Gabriel Akinremi
- Director of Training and Education: Jonathan Ayodele
Agboola’s Vision and Strategic Agenda
Agboola outlined a robust agenda aimed at strengthening CSEAN’s role in advancing Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience. His administration’s focus will include:
- Enhancing member experience and value proposition
- Empowering women in cybersecurity through targeted initiatives
- Establishing and expanding campus fellowships to mentor students nationwide
- Elevating CSEAN’s global visibility via the Cyber Secure Africa Conference
- Creating sustainable revenue streams through digital platforms and subscription-based awareness products
- Strengthening training, certification support, and policy advocacy capacity
- Offering assisted risk management for SMEs and other organizations
- Launching CyberYarn, a podcast series connecting experts, academics, and policymakers
- Providing strategic cybersecurity advisory services to state governments and public sector leaders
Agboola emphasized that the work of the new leadership “begins immediately,” with a call for collaboration across all members and stakeholders to build a stronger cybersecurity ecosystem.
Driving a Secure Digital Future
The new CSEAN President pledged to lead with integrity, vision, and service, especially to the youth, women, and professionals across Nigeria and the diaspora.
“Together, we will advance a more secure cyber future for Nigeria, grow CSEAN’s impact, and leave a legacy of excellence,” Agboola affirmed.
The election marks a pivotal moment for CSEAN, which has become a rallying point for cybersecurity advocacy, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in Nigeria and Africa at large.
