ABUJA, July 14, 2025
One of Nigeria’s leading digital forensics and cybersecurity professionals, Dr. Robinson Tombari Sibe, has been awarded the prestigious Cybersecurity Personality of the Year accolade.
The honour was conferred in recognition of Dr. Sibe’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of cybersecurity and digital forensics in Nigeria and across the African continent. A seasoned expert, Dr. Sibe has played a pivotal role in enhancing cyber resilience, promoting data protection, and advocating for stronger cybersecurity frameworks both in the public and private sectors.
The award, presented during a high-level cybersecurity summit held in Abuja, was part of efforts to spotlight individuals making significant impacts in the fight against cyber threats and promoting digital safety.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Sibe expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the need for sustained investment in cybersecurity capacity development, noting that as cyber threats evolve, the nation must remain proactive and equipped.
“We must build a digitally secure Nigeria by investing in our people, processes, and technologies,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to mentoring young professionals and supporting national efforts in digital defense.
Industry leaders, government stakeholders, and security experts present at the ceremony applauded Dr. Sibe’s trailblazing efforts and called for stronger partnerships to secure Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
With this award, Dr. Sibe cements his place as a vanguard of cybersecurity excellence in Africa.