Abuja Dialogue: Group applauds Tinubu’s administration for fighting cybercrime

A Non-Governmental Organization known as the Centre for Cohesion and Development (CCD) has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in fighting cybercrime in Nigeria. In a statement sent to journalists on Tuesday, the Director of the Centre, Dr. Uche Igwe, observed the pain and losses that many Nigerians are going through as a result of cybercrime. […]

A Non-Governmental Organization known as the Centre for Cohesion and Development (CCD) has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in fighting cybercrime in Nigeria.

In a statement sent to journalists on Tuesday, the Director of the Centre, Dr. Uche Igwe, observed the pain and losses that many Nigerians are going through as a result of cybercrime.

According to him, “We must commend our President for the political will he has shown in fighting the borderless menace of cybercrime. It is an issue of both personal security and national security that requires urgent attention.

“We are delighted that the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu is working hard to coordinate all the efforts of security agencies towards achieving a common purpose of a safe and secure cyberspace in Nigeria.”

According to Dr. Igwe, approximately every twenty seconds, one person, institution, or business experiences cyber attacks in Nigeria.

This could range from simple identity theft through compromise of social media, to hacking through malicious malware attacks on businesses. No one can be said to be immune anymore.

Recently a serving governor’s phone was attacked and his unsuspecting friends and associates paid billions to criminals.

That is why we are working hard and collaborating with concerned agencies to raise awareness and collectively forge a way forward”.

On the 6th and 7th of August, the Centre for Cohesion and Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force, and National Cybercrime Centre will be organizing the Abuja Dialogue on Cybersecurity.

The dialogue will convene stakeholders in the cybersecurity sector to discuss ways forward for an effective and inclusive pathway for protecting citizens and businesses from cyber-attacks.

The Dialogue is expected to be chaired by the Honourable Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) with other key cabinet Ministers in attendance.

A keynote speech will be presented by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu followed by well-curated panel discussions. Banks, private sector operators, technology incubation firms, innovators, civil society leaders, and youth groups across the country will also be in attendance.

The group has reportedly finalized plans to take the dialogue to the six geopolitical zones in the country.