National Critical Infrastructure Protection Awareness Training
NCIPAT 2026
Protecting our national assets, preserving our future.
NCIPAT 2026 is a national platform dedicated to strengthening awareness, capacity, collaboration and preparedness for the protection of Nigeria’s critical infrastructure and national assets.
Why NCIPAT?
A shared national responsibility
Nigeria’s national infrastructure is essential to our security, economy and daily life. Protecting these assets requires shared responsibility, public awareness, professional capacity and strong collaboration.
NCIPAT provides a platform for stakeholders to learn, connect, collaborate and develop practical approaches to protecting critical national assets.
The programme brings together government agencies, security and emergency management institutions, infrastructure operators, businesses, professionals, technology providers, academia and other stakeholders to promote a stronger culture of critical infrastructure protection.
About NCIPAT
What is NCIPAT?
National Critical Infrastructure Protection Awareness Training (NCIPAT) is a national awareness and capacity-building initiative designed to promote the protection of Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.
NCIPAT focuses on bringing together the government, security agencies, emergency management institutions, private sector, infrastructure operators, professionals, communities and technology innovators around a common objective:
To protect Nigeria’s critical infrastructure through collaboration, capacity building and public awareness.
NCIPAT is an initiative of the Liberation People’s Festival Foundation (LPFF), in collaboration with relevant government and strategic institutional partners.
Our Vision
To build a Nigeria where critical infrastructure is protected through awareness, preparedness, professional capacity, technology and collaboration.
Our Mission
To create a sustainable national platform for critical infrastructure protection awareness, training, knowledge sharing, professional development and stakeholder collaboration.
Our Objectives
- Increase national awareness of critical infrastructure protection.
- Strengthen professional capacity and preparedness.
- Promote collaboration between government and the private sector.
- Encourage public participation in infrastructure protection.
- Showcase innovative security and infrastructure protection solutions.
- Promote information sharing and responsible reporting.
- Strengthen resilience against threats to national assets.
- Develop a culture of prevention, preparedness and protection.
The 2026 Event
NCIPAT 2026
A national forum for dialogue, training, networking, innovation and collaboration on the protection of Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.
- Date
- Thu 29th – Fri 30th
October 2026 - Venue
- NAF Conference Centre,
Abuja - Participation
- ~1,000 participants
Physical · Online · International
Participation will be available for physical, online and international participants.
Who Should Attend?
Built for every guardian of national assets
NCIPAT is designed for the full spectrum of stakeholders responsible for, or invested in, Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.
- Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies
- Security & Defence Agencies
- Emergency Management Institutions
- Critical Infrastructure Operators
- Banks & Financial Institutions
- Telecommunications Companies
- Energy and Oil & Gas Companies
- Power & Electricity Sector
- Transportation & Aviation
- Ports & Maritime Sector
- Technology & Cybersecurity Companies
- Manufacturing & Industrial Organisations
- Construction & Engineering Companies
- Academia & Research Institutions
- Professional Bodies
- Community & Civil Society Organisations
- Security Professionals
- Students & Young Professionals
- International Organisations & Partners
Special Guests of Honour
Distinguished National Leaders
NCIPAT 2026 brings together five distinguished leaders representing civil defence, emergency management, law enforcement, national defence and fire safety.
Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, OFR, mni
Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Lead Government Partner and Special Guest of Honour
Represents the lead government institution responsible for the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. His participation underscores the importance of security collaboration, public awareness and capacity building.
Mrs. Zubaida Abubakar Umar
Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Special Guest of Honour and Emergency Management Partner
Represents Nigeria's principal agency for disaster risk management, emergency preparedness and response. Strengthens NCIPAT's focus on preparedness, resilience and emergency response.
IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM
Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force
Special Guest of Honour and Strategic Law Enforcement Partner
Promotes law enforcement, community security, intelligence-led policing and protection of critical national assets. Reinforces the vital role of policing and community partnership in infrastructure protection.
General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), OFR
Honourable Minister of Defence
Special Guest of Honour and Defence Sector Representative
Represents the Federal Government's defence and national security interests. His participation highlights the strategic importance of protecting critical infrastructure to national security and economic stability.
Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, FCNA, FCIA, MBA, ACTI, MDRM
Commandant General, Federal Fire Service (FFS)
Special Guest of Honour and Fire Safety & Emergency Response Partner
Represents the Federal Fire Service's mandate in fire prevention, protection, safety awareness and emergency response. Brings essential expertise on fire risk management and infrastructure resilience.
ACGF Mohammed B. Tajudeen
Assistant Controller-General, Federal Fire Service (FFS)
Special Guest of Honour and Fire Safety & Regulatory Compliance Partner
Senior fire-service professional with extensive expertise in fire-safety administration, regulatory compliance and enforcement, fire investigation, risk assessment and management, disaster risk reduction, and policy development. Head of the Inspectorate, Investigation and Enforcement Department, leading initiatives in fire prevention, compliance assurance, evidence-based investigation practices, and protection of critical national infrastructure.
Featured Resource Person
Featured Expert
Dr. Amb. Mrs. Onyeogu Benedicta Kelechi
Deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Chartered Mediator • Conflict Analyst • Forensic Consultant • Best Woman Security Expert Award
Areas of Expertise
Conflict Analysis • Civil-Military Coordination • Counter-Terrorism • Inter-Agency Collaboration • Protection of Civilians
Highly accomplished security professional at NSCDC National Headquarters, Directorate of Training and Manpower Development. Specialises in conflict analysis, civil-military coordination, counter-terrorism, inter-agency collaboration, and protection of civilians. Member of the United States Chaplain International Association (USCIA). Recipient of the Best Woman Security Expert Award.
Resource Persons
Experts • Trainers • Practitioners
NCIPAT brings together experienced professionals and practitioners across the full spectrum of critical infrastructure protection.
Chief Supt. Oduye Olorunfunmilayo Sunday
Chief Superintendent of Fire
Head, Special Duties, Inspectorate, Investigation and Enforcement Department
Federal Fire Service
Fire Safety • Firefighting • Fire Prevention • Fire Safety Audit/Risk Assessment
Engr. Sarki Abdulrahman
Chief Superintendent of Fire
Head, Plans Examination Division, Inspectorate, Investigation and Enforcement Department
Federal Fire Service
Mechanical Engineering • Fire Prevention • Fire & Life Safety Audit • Disaster Risk Management • Sustainable Development
Each resource person’s profile will contain name, photograph, position, organisation, area of expertise, session/topic and biography as confirmations are received.
NCIPAT Expo
Critical Infrastructure Solutions & Innovation Expo
Innovation. Security. Resilience.
The NCIPAT Expo provides a dedicated platform for organisations to showcase technologies, products, services and innovative solutions designed to strengthen the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure.
Expo Sectors
Exhibition Opportunities
Standard Pavilion
₦500,000
Ideal for startups and SMEs showcasing a focused solution set.
Book This SpacePremium Pavilion
₦1,000,000
Enhanced presence with prime positioning for growing companies.
Book This SpaceStrategic Institutional Pavilion
From ₦2,000,000
For institutions and agencies leading national-scale initiatives.
Book This SpaceInstitutional Exhibition
From ₦5,000,000
Flagship exhibition presence for major national organisations.
Book This SpaceWhy Exhibit?
- Showcase your solutions to key stakeholders.
- Connect with government and industry leaders.
- Generate business opportunities.
- Demonstrate innovative technologies.
- Build strategic partnerships.
- Position your organisation as a contributor to national resilience.
Book Your Exhibition Space
Reserve your pavilion at the NCIPAT Expo. Fields marked * are required.
Registration
Register for NCIPAT 2026
Join government, security agencies, critical infrastructure operators, professionals, businesses, institutions and other stakeholders at Nigeria’s national critical infrastructure protection awareness platform.
General Participant
₦50,000
Introductory rate
Professional / Corporate
₦100,000
For professionals and corporate delegates
Executive / Institutional
₦250,000
For executives and institutional delegations
VIP / Strategic
₦500,000+
Strategic participation and engagement
Online / International
Available
Virtual and international participation
What Your Registration Provides
Depending on the registration category, participants may receive:
- Access to NCIPAT sessions
- Training and learning materials
- Networking opportunities
- Participation certificate
- Access to selected digital resources
- Expo access
- Opportunities for professional and institutional engagement
NCIPAT 2026 Registration Form
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Registration Payment / Sponsorship
Complete your registration by making payment to the account below
Account Name
Liberation People's Festival Foundation
Bank
FCMB
Account Number
2002616110
After Payment: Please send your payment receipt to confirm your registration.
Important: Your registration will be considered complete only after payment confirmation. The NCIPAT Secretariat will verify your payment and send you a confirmation email within 24 hours.
Need help? Contact the NCIPAT Secretariat at 0803 042 2248
Partners
Strategic Partnerships
NCIPAT recognises that protecting critical infrastructure is a shared national responsibility.
The initiative therefore seeks strategic collaboration with government institutions, security agencies, infrastructure operators, private-sector organisations, professional bodies, technology companies, academia and international partners.
Lead Government Partner
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
NSCDC
Strategic Government & Institutional Partners
NEMA
National Emergency Management Agency
NPF
Nigeria Police Force
FFS
Federal Fire Service
MOD
Ministry of Defence
OSHA
OSHA Association
…and other relevant national institutions.
Partner logos and official partnership status will be displayed only after confirmation/approval.
Programme
Two Days of Learning, Collaboration & Innovation
NCIPAT 2026 will feature a carefully structured programme across two days.
Day One
Thursday, 29th October 2026
- National Awareness
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Security
- Risk & Threat Assessment
- Expert Sessions
Day Two
Friday, 30th October 2026
- Capacity Building
- Technology & Innovation
- Public-Private Collaboration
- Emergency Preparedness
- Expo & Strategic Networking
The full programme, speakers and session details will be published on the website as they are confirmed.
Organiser
Liberation People’s Festival Foundation (LPFF)
The Liberation People’s Festival Foundation (LPFF) is the organisation initiating and powering NCIPAT 2026.
Through NCIPAT, LPFF is promoting a national culture of awareness, responsibility, collaboration and protection of critical national assets.
NCIPAT is more than an event.
It is a platform for building awareness, capacity, partnerships and national resilience.
Contact
Contact the NCIPAT Secretariat
Reach out to the Secretariat for registration, exhibition, partnership or programme enquiries.
NCIPAT 2026 Secretariat
Liberation People’s Festival Foundation (LPFF)
Block “D”, Suite 14, POWA Plaza,
Nyanya, Abuja, Nigeria
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Protecting Our National Assets.
Preserving Our Future.
Be part of NCIPAT 2026.
Attend. Learn. Connect. Innovate. Protect.