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August 22, 2026

From Ground Zero to Cybersecurity Trainer

Sometimes, life takes you back to Ground Zero — not because you have failed, but because you are being given an opportunity to discover…

By George Chisom NWOGU

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Sometimes, life takes you back to Ground Zero — not because you have failed, but because you are being given an opportunity to discover what you can do with what you have.

My professional background has largely been in Project Controls, Project Management, Engineering, and technical delivery. So when I was first asked:

"Can you do Cybersecurity Training and take all the modules?"

My response was:

"I'll pass. I'm focused on Project Controls and Project Management Engineering."

At the time, Cybersecurity was simply outside my immediate professional focus.

But things changed.

While recovering from an accident that consumed significant personal resources, Riverboad Business School believed in my ability and gave me the opportunity to volunteer as a Cybersecurity trainer today 22nd August, 2026 which will continue till I complete the training for the delegate of 6 Modules.

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I jumped at it.

I went back into learning mode — researching the subject, developing training materials, structuring modules, and preparing to deliver the course. It was a reminder that sometimes, professional growth begins when you are willing to step outside your comfort zone.

Today, if someone asks me:

"Can you do Cybersecurity Training and take all the modules?"

My answer is different:

"Yes. I can learn, develop, and deliver all the modules."

That transformation is what I call my Ground Zero philosophy.

When resources are limited, you don't wait for everything to be perfect. You solve problems, learn quickly, create value, and deliver.

That is exactly how we started in 2008.

I am grateful to Riverboad Business School for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to contribute at a time when I was also rebuilding myself.

Ground Zero is not necessarily where the journey ends. Sometimes, it is where the next chapter begins.

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