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Huawei assurance system ensures optimal cybersecurity
As Nigeria continues to embrace digital transformation in its bid to keep up with global information and communication technology trends, leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei has revealed how it plays an active role in the digital transformation of industries to bring digital to every person, home, and organisation.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ibrahim Pantami in October said Nigeria that the gains of Nigeria’s foray into digital economy has yielded fast return on investments.
“With digital transformation initiatives accelerating across the world, we have a clear responsibility to keep cybersecurity and privacy protection a top priority. To do this, we have implemented a comprehensive, end-to-end cybersecurity assurance system,” Osita Iweze, Huawei Nigeria’s Cyber Security and Privacy Officer said.
“Over the past three decades, we have maintained a solid security track record. Huawei is the leading provider and designer of enhanced 5G security. We have provided more manpower and resources to international bodies than anyone else and are the top contributor of industry-accepted 5G security proposals.
“For example, 385 proposals submitted by Huawei were accepted by 3GPP (the Third Generation Partnership Project) during 2019, which accounts for 24,6% of all proposals accepted in that year, making Huawei the number-one contributor in this regard,” he said.
Digital transformation is a leading force in government and business today. The implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, NDEPS in less than two years of its launching have had a significant impact on Nigeria’s economy with the digital sector contributing to the GDP an unprecedented 17.90 per cent in second quarter of 2021 according to Dr. Pantami.
“Building and fully implementing an end-to-end global cybersecurity assurance and privacy protection system is one of Huawei’s most crucial strategies. We are referencing industry best practices to build a system that is sustainable, reliable, and compliant with applicable laws and international telecommunications standards,” Iweze further disclosed..
“This system covers everything from policies, organisational structures, processes and management, to technologies and standard practices. Huawei works transparently with governments, customers and partners to tackle cybersecurity and privacy challenges and to meet our customers’ demands.
Speaking further, Iweze said, “We are addressing cybersecurity and privacy needs by incorporating best practices into our processes, baselines, policies, and rules. This makes cyber security and privacy protection central to Huawei’s daily operations Huawei’s top-down cybersecurity governance structure supports our security strategy.”
The Global Cyber Security and User Privacy Protection Committee (GSPC) is Huawei’s highest cybersecurity management body and responsible for approving our strategy for cybersecurity assurance. The Global Cyber Security and User Privacy Protection Officer (GSPO) is an important member of the GSPC and reports directly to the Huawei CEO.
The GSPO is in charge of developing Huawei’s security strategy and plans, manages, and oversees how departments (eg., R&D, supply chain, marketing, sales, project delivery, and technical services) structure their security teams and ensure security in their business activities.
This system covers all departments, geographies, and processes. The GSPO facilitates effective communication between Huawei and its stakeholders, including governments, customers, partners and employees – ensuring the highest possible cybersecurity standards.
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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles
Joel Ajayi
At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.
Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.
What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.
Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022.
In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.
Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.
“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”
She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”
The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.
Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”
For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”
Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”
Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.
Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.
Chiamaka expressed Further; “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.
With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.
Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.
“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.
He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.
“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”
Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.
“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”
He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”
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