Security stakeholders, including intelligence professionals, risk managers and business leaders, have identified strategic leadership as a critical requirement for addressing emerging security threats across Africa.
The stakeholders made the submission during the 2026 retreat of ASIS International Chapter 206 held in Ibadan, Oyo State, with discussions focusing on evolving security risks and the leadership capabilities needed to navigate a complex environment.
According to a statement made available to The PUNCH on Thursday, participants at the retreat examined challenges ranging from terrorism and organised crime to cyber threats, climate-related pressures and geopolitical uncertainties affecting institutions across the continent.
Delivering the keynote address titled “Achieving High-Performance Security Leadership for the New Era in Africa,” a retired Major General, Charles Ofoché, said organisations must move beyond measuring success by their response to crises alone.
He argued that the ability to anticipate risks, adapt to change and build resilience had become a necessary feature
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