Ardova secures ISO 27001 certification, strengthens data security framework

Ardova Plc, a leading integrated energy company, has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, the globally recognised benchmark for information security management systems, underscoring its drive to deepen data protection, risk management and corporate governance standards.

The certification, awarded after a rigorous, company-wide audit of Ardova’s information security policies, procedures and technical controls, signals a milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to safeguarding customer and employee data in an increasingly cyber-risk-prone business environment.

The assessment process, which spanned multiple phases, evaluated systems across all departments handling sensitive information. It was coordinated by Ardova’s Technology and Digital Department under the leadership of Mr Kamil Adebumola, with advisory support from Cyberstage Systems Ltd, an accredited ISO consulting and certification firm.

The ISO 27001 certificate was formally presented to Ardova at a brief ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Lagos on January 19. In attendance were the Managing Director, Mr Moshood Olajide, the Group Financial Controller, the Head of Digital and Analytics, as well as ISO Champions drawn from key business units responsible for data governance and protection.

Speaking at the event, Olajide described the certification as more than a compliance milestone, stressing that it reflects Ardova’s strategic focus on trust, resilience and operational excellence.

“This certification is a testament to Ardova Plc’s commitment to the highest standards of information security, risk management and compliance,” he said. “It is not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it is about reinforcing trust, strengthening resilience and assuring our stakeholders that we are prepared for the future. Information security sits at the heart of our operations, and this achievement reflects our resolve to protect the confidence our customers and partners place in us.”

ISO 27001 is widely regarded as the gold standard for information security management, providing a structured framework for identifying, managing and mitigating data-related risks while ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets.

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Industry analysts note that the certification places Ardova in a stronger position as digital adoption deepens across Nigeria’s energy value chain, where exposure to cyber threats has grown alongside automation, data analytics and technology-driven operations.

For Ardova, the recognition further reinforces its strategy of leveraging digital innovation while embedding strong controls and governance practices that align with global best standards. It also enhances the company’s credibility with regulators, investors, partners and customers at a time when data protection and cyber resilience are becoming critical metrics of corporate performance.

The ISO 27001 certification marks another step in Ardova Plc’s broader push toward operational excellence, sustainability and global competitiveness, as it continues to expand its footprint across petroleum products distribution, renewable energy solutions and power generation in Nigeria.

With this latest milestone, the company signals its intent to remain at the forefront of best-in-class governance and risk management practices in the Nigerian corporate landscape.