
2027: KABIRU ONIMISI ATTA: CYBERSECURITY EXPERT, FOUNDER POISED FOR OKEHI‑ADAVI HOUSE OF REPS BID

– BIOGRAPHY
Kabiru Onimisi Atta is a leading aspirant for the forthcoming Okehi‑Adavi Constituency House of Representatives election.
Personal Details
– Hails from Kuroko, Adavi LGA, born on 19 July in Oziokutu community, Ogaminana, Adavi LGA, Kogi State.
– Married to Ozavize Atta; three children – Simisi, Itopa, and Adinoyi.
Education
– Primary: Renny Nursery & Primary School, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA.
– Secondary: Nigeria Military School, Zaria; completed at Loral Secondary School, Igbesa, Ogun State.
– Higher Education:
– BSc Information Technology & Management – University of Hull, England.
– Postgraduate Diploma – Technology Management & Entrepreneurship – University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
– MSc Project Management – University of Salford, Manchester, England.
– Executive Certificate – Leadership & Management – University College London, England.
– PhD candidate – Information Technology (Cybersecurity & AI) – University of the Cumberlands.
Career
– Over 23 years in IT and cybersecurity, starting as Tech Support Engineer at Dell Inc.
– Worked with Fortune 500 firms including IDT Telecoms, Royal Bank of Scotland, Abbey Bank (Santander), Abuja Technology Free Trade Zone, National Population Commission, General Motors, Microsoft, TCB, and KPMG.
– Nominated to the Top 100 Ethical Hackers Hall of Fame by EC‑COUNCIL (2023).
Business
– Founded a tech start‑up (2020) and patented a *digital traffic management system* in the United States – a public‑safety device that warns and directs pedestrians, motorists, and other transport modes in critical situations.
Philanthropy
– Established *Project Second Chance Foundation, focusing on:
1. Economic empowerment through skill acquisition.
2. Medical assistance programs.
3. Educational support (scholarships & school materials).
Kabiru Atta combines extensive professional expertise with a strong commitment to community development, positioning him as a dedicated advocate for progress in the Okehi‑Adavi Constituency.
