CPN warns on cybersecurity threats, vows action against quackery

The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) has warned that rising cybersecurity threats, economic disruptions and the activities of unlicensed practitioners could undermine the country’s digital future if urgent measures are not taken to strengthen the technology ecosystem. The council’s president, Dr Essien Eyo, gave the warning during a virtual press conference ahead of […]

The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) has warned that rising cybersecurity threats, economic disruptions and the activities of unlicensed practitioners could undermine the country’s digital future if urgent measures are not taken to strengthen the technology ecosystem.
The council’s president, Dr Essien Eyo, gave the warning during a virtual press conference ahead of the 2026 IT Professionals’ Assembly and Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold in Abuja next week.
Eyo said the council would intensify efforts to eliminate quackery and enforce professional standards across Nigeria’s information technology sector, stressing that only qualified and licensed professionals should be allowed to operate.
“CPN is committed to ensuring high professional ethics and standards, and we will continue to intensify efforts to eliminate quackery, arbitrary practice and lack of standards in the IT sector,” he stated.
He reiterated that it remains illegal for individuals or organisations to engage in computing practice in Nigeria without registration and a valid licence from the council.
According to him, the upcoming 2026 IT Professionals’ Assembly, scheduled to hold from May 13 to 14 in Abuja, will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to address emerging digital risks and strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against evolving cyber threats.
“The choice of the theme is both timely and strategic, reflecting Nigeria’s urgent need to strengthen its digital foundations while ensuring that no citizen, institution, or region is left behind in the rapidly evolving digital landscape,” Eyo said.
He noted that countries across the world are grappling with rapid technological changes, cyber insecurity and widening digital gaps, making resilience and inclusion critical for sustainable growth.
“In an era defined by rapid technological change, cybersecurity threats, economic disruptions, and evolving digital demands, resilience ensures that digital infrastructure, policies, and institutions can withstand shocks and sustain growth.
“At the same time, inclusion guarantees that no segment of society is left behind in accessing digital opportunities,” he added.