Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Genius Recognized by CIO Magazine
Nigerian’s cybersecurity genius, Samuel Afolabi (Lordsam) has earned international recognition after featuring on the cover of November’s CIO Magazine as a Trailblazing Cybersecurity Leaders to Watch in 2025. The United States–based tech publication is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
Afolabi is among a class of young African tech professionals spotlighted by the global magazine for excellence, thought leadership, and industry impact.
Described by peers as a “cybersecurity multi-potentialite”, Afolabi has carved a niche in FinTech, E-Commerce, EdTech, Insurance, GovTech, Consulting and others.
A former Fellow of Pan-African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance, professional member of Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria, and certified Ambassador of Management & Strategic Institute, Pennsylvania, U.S, Afolabi holds industry certifications from Amazon, Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, Fortinet, and GitHub.
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