Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Durodoye
Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Durodoye
Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation Expert
Base: Abuja
Qualification: Ph.D. Information Science, M.Sc. Pharmaceutics, B.Sc. Microbiology
Professional summary
Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in critical infrastructure protection, digital transformation, and financial services strategy across multiple countries.
Biography
Kazeem is a highly qualified cybersecurity and digital transformation expert with an impressive academic foundation. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of Ibadan, alongside a Master of Information Science and an M.Sc. in Pharmaceutics from the same institution. He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity (Critical Infrastructure) at Capitol Technology University, USA. His credentials are bolstered by prestigious certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society and an active member of several global professional bodies, including ISACA, PMI, and the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Kazeem possesses over two decades of extensive international experience, having successfully managed complex projects across Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, the Philippines, the USA, Canada, and several other countries. His core competencies span the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Data Management, and Digital Financial Services strategy. He has served as a key consultant to major national and international institutions, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Bank, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Among his most significant achievements, Kazeem led the development and implementation of Nigeria's National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy and was the Lead Consultant for the establishment of the NCC Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT). He has played a pivotal role in Nigeria's digital finance landscape, serving as the Program Manager for the eNaira and as a consultant on the NAMBUIT project for microfinance banks. His work as a Digital Financial Services Expert with organizations like Frankfurt School and Microsave Consulting has involved re-engineering critical banking processes across Africa and Asia, and he has also led major national projects like the Nigerian National ID card initiative with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Key Achievements
Consultant to United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Cybersecurity
Consultant to World Bank on Cybersecurity for Nigeria
Lead Consultant for Nigeria's National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy
Program Manager for eNaira at Central Bank of Nigeria
Project Lead for Nigerian National ID card project with NIMC
Educational Background
Ph.D. Information Science - University of Ibadan (2006)
M.Inf.Sc - University of Ibadan (1997)
M.Sc. Pharmaceutics - University of Ibadan (1995)
B.Sc. Microbiology (Upper Second Class) - University of Ibadan (1992)
Career Highlights
Consultant to Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) – Since 2013
Consultant to Department of State Security Services (DSS) – 2018-2024
Consultant to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) – 2014-2023
Lead Consultant for NCC Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT)
Lead Consultant for statewide interoperability Payment System for Kaduna State
Digital Financial Services Expert with Frankfurt School on World Bank projects
Digital Financial Services Expert with Microsave Consulting, Kenya
Professional Associations
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) – Fellow (2023)
Information Systems Audit Control Association (ISACA) - Member
Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria - Member
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Member
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) – Member
Canadian Association of IT Professionals (2022) – Member
Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria - Member