October 23, (THEWILL) – The Society for Professional Background Screeners (SPBS), Nigeria’s premier authority on background screening, has accredited four leading companies in the background screening industry, security services, and risk advisory. This milestone underscores SPBS’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards in the Nigerian background screening industry.
Chairman of SPBS, Mr. Kola Olugbodi, said “Our purpose is clear – to minimize risk, uphold integrity, and establish the gold standard for background screening practices in Nigeria. Compliance, adherence to regulations, and best practices are the cornerstones of sustainable corporate operations.”
Anticipating a surge in its diverse categories of membership, including students, associates, certified professionals, fellows, and honorary memberships, Mr. Olugbodi expressed his optimism, saying, “We eagerly welcome active participation and support from individuals and organizations across all sectors as we champion the cause of background checks in various segments of our economy.”
Dedicated to industry development, SPBS is eager to establish partnerships at both national and international levels with like-minded organizations to advance background screening practices in Nigeria. The organization has also expressed its readiness to collaborate with governmental bodies to address pressing security concerns, ensuring a safer and more resilient country through background checks.
The recent accreditation granted by SPBS to five leading companies across diverse sectors is a recognition of their steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest standards in background checks and related services. Notable recipients of this prestigious accreditation include, Halogen Group, Risk Control Services Limited, Background Check International, Primex Background Check Limited, Proton Security Services Limited.
Since its inception, SPBS has expanded its reach, not only playing pivotal role in setting standards for pre-employment vetting but also ensuring the integrity of business partnerships, political processes, and community leadership, in addition to manpower development and certification of its members.
Potential members are encouraged to learn more about the organization through its website and official social media channels.
