Robinson Tombari Sibe, one in every of Nigeria’s high cybersecurity and digital forensic consultants, has been named ‘cybersecurity persona of the yr.’
The award was offered throughout the 2025 Nationwide Cyber Safety Convention (NCSC), held in Abuja final Thursday. The occasion recognised people and establishments making important contributions to Nigeria’s evolving cybersecurity panorama.
Organised by the Federal Ministry of Communication, Nationwide Data Know-how Growth Company (NITDA), and the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser (ONSA), the convention served as a platform to spice up cybersecurity consciousness, foster collaboration, and strengthen greatest practices throughout private and non-private sectors.
“I’m deeply honoured to obtain this Cybersecurity Persona of the 12 months Award,” Sibe stated.
A globally revered chief in digital forensics and cybersecurity, Sibe has consulted on advanced investigations and supported key nationwide establishments in capability constructing, coverage improvement, and consciousness initiatives.
Because the CEO and lead forensic examiner of Digital Footprints Nigeria Ltd, he oversees a state-of-the-art forensic lab in Abuja, main high-profile investigations and mentoring future professionals.
He’s additionally the managing director of Abatis Know-how Ltd, a pioneer in endpoint safety for monetary establishments, authorities companies, and SMEs.
“When this journey started, our focus was merely on making a significant contribution. We by no means imagined that our efforts would acquire such nationwide consideration. For this honour, I’m sincerely grateful,” he remarked, whereas acknowledging the organisers for recognising his contributions to the nation’s cybersecurity area.
Sibe credited his household {and professional} groups for his or her assist: “I thank God for His grace and steering all through this journey. My heartfelt appreciation goes to my spouse, kids, and household for his or her unwavering assist, sacrifices, and prayers.
“A particular thanks to the unimaginable groups at Digital Footprints Ltd and Abatis Know-how Nigeria — your dedication, professionalism, and shared imaginative and prescient made this attainable. I additionally prolong my gratitude to our shoppers, companions, and associates who entrusted us with their missions; this award is a mirrored image of our shared dedication.”
Highlighting his twin profession in academia and trade, he added, “I’ve had the uncommon privilege of getting a balanced profession. For this, I’m grateful to all the colleges I’m affiliated with — Rivers State College, College of South Wales, College of the Cumberlands, Africa Centre of Excellence on Know-how Enhanced Studying (ACETEL), NOUN, and others.”
Sibe can be a co-author of the guide, Cybercrime, Digital Forensic Readiness, and Monetary Crime Investigation in Nigeria, revealed by Springer. The guide is taken into account a significant useful resource in Nigeria’s cybercrime response and tutorial panorama.
Dedicating the award to the broader Nigerian cybersecurity neighborhood, he stated: “This award is for all of us. Your tireless efforts, collaboration, and resilience proceed to encourage progress in our trade.”
Themed “Constructing a Resilient Digital Future: Innovation, Collaboration and Resilience”, the 2025 NCSC showcased Nigeria’s willpower to construct sturdy cyber defenses within the face of rising digital threats.
The convention convened main cybersecurity consultants, policymakers, and trade stakeholders to advertise inter-agency cooperation and cross-sector partnerships.
“As Nigeria continues to emerge as a number one know-how hub in Africa, people like Dr. Robinson Tombari Sibe are on the forefront of shaping a resilient and progressive cybersecurity future — a dedication that was rightly recognised and celebrated on the Nationwide Cyber Safety Convention,” Juliet Nkem, a cybersecurity coverage analyst acknowledged.
Greater than a convention, NCSC 2025 was a high-impact platform for strategic dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. It underscored Nigeria’s rising management in cybersecurity throughout regional and world arenas — addressing the pressing want for adaptive cyber resilience in an more and more advanced risk setting.
“The Nationwide Cybersecurity Convention closed yesterday with a powerful dinner and awards night time, celebrating the distinctive contributions of people, organisations, and establishments within the cybersecurity sector. Congratulations to the winners of the Nationwide Cyber Safety Awards!” NITDA posted on its official X (previously Twitter) deal with.
