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Huawei assurance system ensures optimal cybersecurity
As Nigeria continues to embrace digital transformation in its bid to keep up with global information and communication technology trends, leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei has revealed how it plays an active role in the digital transformation of industries to bring digital to every person, home, and organisation.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ibrahim Pantami in October said Nigeria that the gains of Nigeria’s foray into digital economy has yielded fast return on investments.
“With digital transformation initiatives accelerating across the world, we have a clear responsibility to keep cybersecurity and privacy protection a top priority. To do this, we have implemented a comprehensive, end-to-end cybersecurity assurance system,” Osita Iweze, Huawei Nigeria’s Cyber Security and Privacy Officer said.
“Over the past three decades, we have maintained a solid security track record. Huawei is the leading provider and designer of enhanced 5G security. We have provided more manpower and resources to international bodies than anyone else and are the top contributor of industry-accepted 5G security proposals.
“For example, 385 proposals submitted by Huawei were accepted by 3GPP (the Third Generation Partnership Project) during 2019, which accounts for 24,6% of all proposals accepted in that year, making Huawei the number-one contributor in this regard,” he said.
Digital transformation is a leading force in government and business today. The implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, NDEPS in less than two years of its launching have had a significant impact on Nigeria’s economy with the digital sector contributing to the GDP an unprecedented 17.90 per cent in second quarter of 2021 according to Dr. Pantami.
“Building and fully implementing an end-to-end global cybersecurity assurance and privacy protection system is one of Huawei’s most crucial strategies. We are referencing industry best practices to build a system that is sustainable, reliable, and compliant with applicable laws and international telecommunications standards,” Iweze further disclosed..
“This system covers everything from policies, organisational structures, processes and management, to technologies and standard practices. Huawei works transparently with governments, customers and partners to tackle cybersecurity and privacy challenges and to meet our customers’ demands.
Speaking further, Iweze said, “We are addressing cybersecurity and privacy needs by incorporating best practices into our processes, baselines, policies, and rules. This makes cyber security and privacy protection central to Huawei’s daily operations Huawei’s top-down cybersecurity governance structure supports our security strategy.”
The Global Cyber Security and User Privacy Protection Committee (GSPC) is Huawei’s highest cybersecurity management body and responsible for approving our strategy for cybersecurity assurance. The Global Cyber Security and User Privacy Protection Officer (GSPO) is an important member of the GSPC and reports directly to the Huawei CEO.
The GSPO is in charge of developing Huawei’s security strategy and plans, manages, and oversees how departments (eg., R&D, supply chain, marketing, sales, project delivery, and technical services) structure their security teams and ensure security in their business activities.
This system covers all departments, geographies, and processes. The GSPO facilitates effective communication between Huawei and its stakeholders, including governments, customers, partners and employees – ensuring the highest possible cybersecurity standards.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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