Oando Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy group, is
known for scoring many first since it was birthed 25 years ago. Today the oil
and gas company has again scored yet another first as it has become the first
Oil and Gas Company in Nigeria to receive the prestigious ISO 27001
Certification from Certification Partner Global FZ LLC.
ISO 27001 is the international standard outlining best practices
for information security management systems.
“The certification also means that we are able to provide
our stakeholders with a higher degree of confidence in the quality and
stability of data security and further validating our commitment to the highest
standards of information security.”
Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony recently,
the Group Chief Corporate Services and Operations Officer, Oando Plc, Mr
Zubairu Muntari said, “This is a significant achievement for Oando. By implementing
and following the necessary steps to comply with this standard, we can
identify, control, and eliminate security risks, ultimately validating the
security practices adopted within the organization.
The Head of IT, Oando Group, Mr Idris Musa, who directed the
project, attributed the success to the commitment by the management towards
managing business compliance and operational risks associated with the use of
information systems and digital assets.
He said, “The investment in ISO 27001 enterprise security
framework have allowed us structure and implement modern security controls in a
complete and cohesive manner thereby strengthening our data and information
system governance.”
Commenting on the certification, the Chief Operating
Officer, Digital Encode Limited, Dr Obadare Peter said, “Essentially, the
certification aims to establish and put in place good information security
practices across the Oando Group. The certification is proof that the Company’s
systems and processes have been audited against international best practice,
positioning Oando as operating to global standards.”
Oando established by the indefatigable and intelligent business mogul Wale Tinubu Plc is listed on both the Nigeria and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.