Nigeria cybersecurity expert, Emmanuel Omoke honoured in US

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Emmanuel Omoke, a Nigerian cybersecurity and digital trust professional, has been honoured with the Outstanding Chapter Leader award at the recent 2026 ISACA North America conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
ISACA is an acronym for Information Systems Audit and Control Association, an umbrella body of cybersecurity and digital trust professionals, which recognises individuals that drive innovation, create measurable impact, and strengthen the global professional community.
Omoke was recognised for his contributions to cybersecurity, governance, risk, privacy, and digital trust discussions across Africa and beyond.
“We are grateful for an opportunity to serve and contribute meaningfully to the tech industry in Nigeria, Africa and the world,” Omoke stated, while reacting to the recognition.
Omoke however credited the achievement to the support of fellow professionals and members of the Abuja Chapter, saying it was rewarding to see collective efforts acknowledged.
The ISACA Abuja Chapter also earned the Innovative Chapter Program award alongside the ISACA Chicago Chapter for initiatives that promoted professional development and workforce readiness.
Beyond his latest international recognition, Omoke has led several initiatives focused on youth empowerment, startup innovation, cybersecurity awareness, data privacy, internal audit transformation, and digital trust across Africa.
As convener of several professional awareness programmes, Omoke has fostered knowledge sharing and peer collaboration among cybersecurity experts, auditors, academics, industry practitioners, and government stakeholders across multiple countries.
His contributions have earned him several recognitions, including the NITDA IT Advocacy Award, the ISACA Outstanding Chapter Leader Award, the ISACA Innovative Chapter Program Award, and membership of the ISACA Global Workforce Advancement Advisory Group, reflecting his commitment to workforce development, digital trust, and professional excellence in emerging markets.
His influence extends into the energy sector, where he continues to advocate for stronger cybersecurity, AI governance, privacy, ethics, and operational resilience.
Through executive masterclasses, industry roundtables, and strategic collaborations with regulators and industry leaders, he has contributed to shaping conversations around digital trust and critical infrastructure protection.

Seyi John Salau
Seyi John Salau is a BusinessDay Correspondent with interest in development journalism, which tells stories that connect the people, brands, and the government. SeyiJohn is also a media professional with BSc, Mass Communition (ACU); Masters of School Media (MSM, Ibadan) & MSc, Mass Communication (Caleb).