Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Genius, Trailblazer Samuel Afolabi

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.

Credit: CIO Magazine

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