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Nigeria boosts Cybersecurity As FG hosts Landmark Workshop To Protect Infrastructure
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step in strengthening the country’s cybersecurity defences by hosting a Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Protection and Resilience Workshop. This landmark event, held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, brings together policymakers and sector regulators to fortify cybersecurity across Nigeria’s key infrastructure sectors.
In his address at the event, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun emphasized the importance of attending the event to fully grasp the level of commitment being made to cybersecurity protection.
He highlighted the surge in cyber threats affecting both government entities and private individuals, emphasizing the crucial role cybersecurity plays in protecting Nigeria’s digital assets.
The Minister also commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their tireless work in upholding national security, expressing confidence in their continued efforts to combat digital threats.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu underscored the workshop’s significance as a vital step in enhancing Nigeria’s cybersecurity defences. *The primary goal,* Ribadu noted, *is to mitigate threats and build resilience within Nigeria’s critical information infrastructure,* a mission crucial for safeguarding national security and supporting economic growth.
The workshop supports an executive order, cited by Ribadu and amended in the Cybercrimes Act, which grants the National Security Adviser authority to designate specific computer systems and networks as critical infrastructure, thereby mandating their protection to uphold national security and public safety.
High-profile attendees included Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Executive Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, Nigeria Governors’ Forum Director General, Abdulateef Shittu, and TETFUND Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, among others.
The workshop is expected to conclude with a comprehensive action plan aimed at bolstering cybersecurity resilience across Nigeria’s essential infrastructure sectors. This plan will provide a roadmap for implementing effective cybersecurity measures, ensuring the country’s critical infrastructure remains secure and resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats
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CLTC DG Reaffirms FG’s Dedication to Nurturing Innovative, Productive Nigerian Youth
By Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to raising young Nigerians who are productive, innovative, and imbued with patriotism, service, and integrity.
She gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja in her goodwill message at the ongoing two-day Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables — 2025 Mid-Term Review, where she also commended the Ministry of Youth Development, led by Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for championing youth-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Abiola, the retreat provides a unique opportunity to review and realign efforts to ensure that government policies and programmes translate into measurable impact in the lives of Nigerian youths.
“This retreat is both timely and strategic. It provides a platform to collectively review, align, and sharpen our focus on the priorities of Mr. President. More importantly, it allows us to deepen collaboration within the youth development sector to ensure that government policies deliver real change to our young people,” she said.
Highlighting the Centre’s achievements, Abiola disclosed that over 6,000 youths have been trained in value orientation and re-orientation in the just-concluded half-year period. She emphasized that the CLTC, with its long history of building citizenship values, leadership capacity, discipline, and volunteerism, remains steadfast in supporting the Ministry’s mandate and national priorities.
“We see ourselves as partners in this great task of nation-building. Our goal is to raise young Nigerians who are not only productive and innovative but also committed to the spirit of service, patriotism, and integrity,” she added.
Abiola urged stakeholders and participants at the retreat to bring forward actionable strategies that would strengthen coordination, eliminate bottlenecks, and accelerate delivery on presidential mandates.
She concluded by reaffirming CLTC’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry and other agencies to advance youth development across Nigeria.
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