A security expert and Managing Director, EPSS Private Security Services Limited, Buduka Addey Johnson, has stressed that technology has changed the dynamics in security business with rewarding roles for young women and men.
Buduka, who is also the National General Secretary of Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), disclosed this in a statement announcing the upcoming launch of her book titled “Guarding Dreams: My Life in Leadership and Security.”
The book launch is scheduled to take place at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos by 4pm on Thursday, December 19th, 2024.
Speaking ahead of the programme, the Corporate Security expert and Global Influencer for International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC), Buduka, noted that snippets of her maiden book which will be shared at the book launch would spark young Nigerians interest in security as a career.
According to her, the private security sector is currently driven by technology and the development has altered the security landscape with more crimes happening online with the advent of AI.
Her words: “Security isn’t being advertised as a course to stimulate interest among young people. I’m looking at my memoir as an opportunity to motivate young people to explore careers in the security industry especially now that Cybercrime is high. Having more people explore security as a career can improve the nation’s security resilience and this could also be an avenue to develop expertise for export.
“Being in the security industry, that is still seen as a male dominated area, there are so many things that young ladies can do that isn’t physical. Gone are the days when one had to have a military background to be able to provide security service. This is because there are diverse services in the sector with the advent of technology.”
She equally posited that security experts from the military, paramilitary and private security sectors are expected to speak on a myriad of surveillance and defence issues at the book launch.
Buduka disclosed that Rear Admiral Leye Jaiyeola (Rtd) will be the keynote speaker; former Nigerian Presidential candidate and CEO, Ovation International Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, will be in attendance, and the Founder of Centre for Research, Information Management and Media Development, (CRIMMD), Dr. Raphael James will function as the book reviewer.
Other eminent personalities expected to attend the book launch include: President, Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), Dr. Chris Adigwu; Chairman, ASIS Chapter 206 Leadership, Mrs. Joko Olanitori; the leadership of the Ministry of Interior; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) bosses; among others.
Amid the ever-increasing security challenges plaguing Nigeria, Guarding Dreams serves as a timely reminder of the private security sector’s critical role in national development.
Buduka, therefore, announced that the event is open to policymakers, industry leaders, and the public as the book launch offers a unique opportunity for transformative dialogue.
