Dr Nzeribe Okegbue 


The Nzeribe Okegbue Foundation, NOF on Tuesday rolled out the red carpets in celebration of its  Founder/Chairman, Chief Nzeribe Okegbue, PhD  who has been conferred with a global award in Security and Safety. The businessman and security expert is being honoured with  the 'Golden Star Award for Security and Safety Service in Nigeria' by Security Watch Africa.


In a related development, Dr Okegbue has also been conferred with the African Living Legend Awards, ALLA in recognition of his 'Humanitarian and Human Capital Development' by Elation magazine 


In a release, the Director-General of NOF, Mr Henry Ugwunna stated that Dr Okegbue emerged  recipient of the prestigious international award 'Golden Star Award for Security and Safety Service in Nigeria'  after a meticulous assessment by Security Watch Africa's Board of Trustees, BoT; Executive Committee and International Awards Panel of Judges, of his official and personal service to Africa in general and Nigeria in particular.


"The Nzeribe Okegbue Foundation is happy to announce that our Founder, Dr. Nzeribe Okegbue’s exceptional impact is once again gaining global recognition!", Ugwunna declared in the release.


Dailyledger.com.ng reports that Security Watch Africa's letter announcing the conferment of the award on Dr Okegbue applauded his numerous contributions to making the society safe and secure. The letter  signed by its International Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Agbambu and it's Chair, International Awards Panel of Judges further adds that Dr Okegbue now belongs to the exclusive club of the few who had been conferred with the highly coveted Crystal Trophy.


The award would be conferred on him at the 18th Security Watch Awards and Conferences which holds on December 10-12, 2024, in Doha, Qatar, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel.


The Editor-In-Chief of Elation magazine, High Chief Darlington Umoru in the letter announcing the magazine's awards stated that the ceremony comes up on Dec 14, 2024 at Ah Hotel, Accra, Ghana


The Elation magazine boss added that Dr Okegbue is singled out for honours in appreciation of his selfless contribution to the growth, development of the African socio-economic infrastructure and contribution to the cause and  development of humanity in the continent


Dr Okegbue is a d dynamic  business man with proven track records of local and international business contacts. He is the founding Chairman/CEO of Combatant Guards Limited, Nzealbertech (Nig.) Limited  and Great Felvino Services Limited with Head Office in Lagos and branches across Nigeria


He has over three decades  experience in Security Operations and  in Human Resources Management. 


Dr Okegbue  is a youth crusader who believes the best way to keep youths out of crime is to empower them through education, job creation and skill acquisition. Through the NOF, he contributes towards the empowerment and upliftment of  youths, widows and downtrodden in the society


Among the awards and honours conferred on him  from Communities, Churches, Higher Institutions, NGOs, Media/Communication houses include   Gold Award for outstanding leadership by Corporate Lifters International; Distinguished Human Resources Expert Award by Ikwuano Development Union; Winner of Security Personality Leadership Award by African Mark of Leadership Excellence;   Award of honour by Igbo Graduate Students Association of University of Calabar; Ikwuano LGA Business Icon of the year 2018; Africanwatch Lifetime National Grand Mentor (ALNGM) award 2020, Appointment as United Nations – Polac Ambassador for Peace 2020 amongst others