The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has announced its much-anticipated 2025 National Security Conference and Awards, a premier gathering of security stakeholders, policymakers, and thought leaders committed to Nigeria’s safety and economic resilience.
Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the elegant Ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event promises to be a convergence of brilliance, insight, and patriotic dialogue. The conference will commence at 10 a.m., with guests from across the nation expected to grace the occasion.
Themed “Securing and Safeguarding Nigeria’s Economic Resources: A Call to Serve,” the event is designed to stimulate strategic conversations around national security and economic protection in an era of global uncertainty and internal challenges.
According to the organizing committee, the conference will focus on the intersection of security and economic sustainability, addressing issues of resource protection, infrastructure safety, and collaborative governance in a rapidly evolving society.
The gathering will also celebrate excellence through the NAOSNP National Security Awards, recognizing distinguished individuals and institutions that have demonstrated remarkable commitment to peace, order, and development.
Among the top dignitaries expected is His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Executive Governor of Borno State, who has been at the forefront of counter-insurgency and reconstruction efforts in the North-East. His leadership in the face of adversity has earned him national and international acclaim.
Also billed to attend is His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, whose experience as a former governor and lawmaker continues to influence national security reform and community policing policies.
The Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Henry Dele Alake, will bring an economic dimension to the discourse, particularly in the area of safeguarding Nigeria’s mineral wealth from illegal mining and resource sabotage.
In the same vein, the conference will feature Shehu Mohammed, mni, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC); Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); and IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, the Inspector General of Police, all of whom will shed light on institutional strategies for safety, mobility, and law enforcement.
Adding cultural and traditional prestige to the event, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal Bello, will serve as the Royal Father of the Day, symbolizing the harmony between traditional leadership and modern governance in promoting peace and stability.
Other eminent guests include Dr. Monday O. Ubani, SAN, a seasoned legal mind and human rights advocate; Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, a respected prosecutor and legal reformist; and Professor (Pastor) Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, known for his strong advocacy for moral leadership and integrity.
Also expected to grace the occasion is Dr. Ayo Ogunsan (Olanwa I), Board Member of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), who has been instrumental in strengthening public-private partnerships for security advancement in Lagos State.
The business community will be represented by Mr. Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria, whose company has played a crucial role in telecommunications infrastructure security and innovation across the country.
Organizers say the conference is not merely an award event but a national dialogue — a rallying call for every stakeholder to rise to the challenge of safeguarding Nigeria’s wealth, lives, and future. It is an affirmation of NAOSNP’s unwavering commitment to truth, equity, and fairness in promoting responsible journalism and public enlightenment.
For inquiries and participation, guests are encouraged to contact the event secretariat via the official phone lines: 08085941887, 08033371466, 07033718041, 08039595811, 08036578983, and 07055917348, or email naosnponline@gmail.com. More information can also be found at www.naosnp.com.
As Nigeria continues to navigate the complexities of national development, the NAOSNP National Security Conference and Awards 2025 stands as a timely platform to reawaken collective responsibility — reminding all that national security is not just a government mandate but a patriotic duty shared by every citizen.
