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Mining Cadastre Office Collaborates With DSS on Cyber Security

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Joel Ajayi 

In its commitment to its online service delivery and curbing cyber crimes associated with the internet, the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO)is collaborating with the Department of State Service (DSS) to train members of staff on cyber crime security.


The Director General, NMCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom charged MCO staff to adhere to “the Dos and Don’ts” of the DSS training, adding that cyber security is very crucial for personal and organisational protection. 


In a statement issued by the Head of Press of the MCO Folasade Fatoke Engr. Nkom stressed the need for the training which was held at the Agency’s Conference Room on Tuesday, 26th November, 2024. 


He stated that MCO’s system is web based after the launch of the electronic Mining Cadastre Plus (eMC+), it is expected that every user is cautious and careful on their interactions online”. He particularly explained the importance of the Agency’s system migration to online, which he stated will promote the efficiency and transparency in processing the application for Mineral Title and boost investment in the mineral sector. 

He said, “I believe you all know that our eMC+ has been online since it was launched in November, 2022 and we have been receiving a lot of online applications. As such we need to be very careful and be able to identify such tricks as we are being taught today”.


According to him, “everybody is prone to attack and this training is part of our strategy in reforming the office and the need to develop security alertness. We must therefore be committed to ensuring zero tolerance on cybercrimes”.


The key highlight of the training is the Declaration of Oath of Secrecy and Oath of Allegiance undertaken by members of staff to rededicate their loyalty and service delivery to the Nation.
The DG further explained that undertaking the declaration of Oath of Secrecy and Oath of Allegiance at the training is to lay emphasis on ethics of service, adding that there is need to develop personal set of values which include loyalty, honesty, hard work, accountability and integrity.


He said, “You’re all expected to protect government’s document and this is why we are taking you through this training”.


The interactive training session took participants through protection against threats like, malware, phishing, identity threat and the importance of security document, among others. 

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Ogbomoso Muslims Shower Encomiums On President Tinubu As Chief Sunday Dare Hosts Muslims to Iftar,Shares Rice on behalf of President Tinubu

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The Special Adviser to the President on media and Public Communications and Agbaakin of ogbomoso land, Chief Sunday Dare,CON on Thursday hosted Muslim faithful across the 5 local governments in ogbomoso to Iftar in his country home in ogbomoso. In addition, Chief Sunday Dare shared bags of rice on behalf of the Renewed Hope Agenda by President Tinubu.

The event which took place at Chief Dare’s Doxology residence in ogbomoso turned out to be an atmosphere of joy and excitement for about 150 Muslim faithfuls who came to break their fast with Agbaakin of Ogbomoso land when they started receiving bags of rice as take home gifts .

In his address, Chief Sunday Dare appreciated the massive turned out of Muslims faithful. Noting that the gesture was part of President Tinubu ‘s government’commitment to the welfare of the citizens by cushioning the effect of economic hardship, especially during the Ramadan period.

He however called for more support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration in prayers, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, so as to be able to complete various infrastructural projects and economic reforms that this administration started for the benefit of this country.

“I am elated for the massive turned out. Though,hosting our Muslim brothers and sisters to Iftar and distribution of foodstuff are part of my efforts every year to put smiles on the faces of Muslim Faithful.

However ,this year own gesture was part of President Tinubu government’s commitment to the welfare of the citizens by cushioning the effect of economic hardship, especially during the Ramadan period.

Please let’s continue to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in prayers, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, so as to be able to complete various infrastructural projects and economic reforms the government started for the benefit of this country”. Chief Dare concluded

In attendance were, Chief Imam of Ogbomoso land ,Sheikh Dr. Yunus Taliat Ayilara, Representative of the Imam of Soun ‘s Palace, Sheikh Habib Ahmed Adekunle,Ansarudeeen Islamic society of Nigeria, Imam Ratibi of Ogbomoso land, Atiqa Islamic Society of Nigeria, Representative of Abogunde Village Central Mosque,Ayekale Village Central Mosque in Orire Local Government,Nurudeen Islamic society of Nigeria,Party leaders across the five Local Governments in Ogbomosoland among others.

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