Oando Plc disclosed recently, that it has received the ISO 27001 certification from Certification Partner Global FZ LLC.
According to a statement, ISO 27001 is the international standard outlining best practices for information security management systems.
The Group Chief Corporate Services and Operations Officer, Oando, Mr Zubairu Muntari, described the certification as a significant achievement for the company.
He said, “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 organisation.
“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.”
The company’s Head, Information Technology, 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.
The Chief Operating Officer, Digital Encode Limited, Dr Obadare Peter, said the certification aimed to establish and put in place good information security practices across the Oando Group.
