Engr. Peter O. Ighodaro

Head, Information Security at NNPC Limited

Engr. Peter O. Ighodaro has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Engr. Peter O. began their career at iQon Technologies as a Support Engineer from December 2005 to January 2008. Engr. Peter O. then joined Vodafone Ireland as a Network Engineer from January 2008 to June 2011. In 2011, they worked as a Research Student at CASALA - Centre for Affective Solutions for Ambient Living Awareness from June 2011 to September 2011. Engr. Peter O. also worked as a Software Engineer at Ericsson from September 2011 to September 2012.

Engr. Ighodaro then transitioned to NNPC Limited, where they held various managerial positions. Engr. Peter O. started as a Chief Engineer from September 2012 to December 2018. Engr. Peter O. then became a Deputy Manager from January 2019 to December 2020. From January 2021 to April 2023, they served as the Manager of Enterprise Information SRC. Engr. Peter O. was later promoted to Manager, IT Security Delivery from April 2023 to December 2023. Currently, Engr. Ighodaro holds the position of Head of Information Security at NNPC Limited, starting from November 2023.

Overall, Engr. Peter O. Ighodaro has a strong background in information security, IT delivery, and engineering, with expertise gained from their experiences in both the private and research sectors.

Engr. Peter O. Ighodaro holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Applied Software Technology from Technological University Dublin, completed in 2012. Engr. Peter O. also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computing - Networks from Dundalk Institute of Technology, completed in 2011. Engr. Ighodaro has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Marketing from the University of Lagos, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin, with specific years of completion not provided. In addition to these degrees, Engr. Ighodaro has obtained various certifications, including Prosci® Leading Your Team Through Change from Prosci, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Cybersecurity Nexus CSX from ISACA, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer from PECB, and SCJP from Oracle. The specific months and years of attainment for these certifications are not mentioned.

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Timeline

  • Head, Information Security

    November, 2023 - present

  • Manager, IT Security Delivery

    April, 2023

  • Manager, Enterprise Information SRC

    January, 2021

  • Deputy Manager

    January, 2019

  • Chief Engineer

    September, 2012