Federal Government of Nigeria targets stronger collaboration among agencies, tech experts, and private sector to boost national cyber resilience
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish a Cybersecurity Coordination Council as part of a renewed strategy to tackle the growing wave of cyber threats across the country.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, , disclosed that the proposed council will function as a central platform to enhance coordination among key stakeholders in the cybersecurity space.
According to the minister, the initiative is aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks, which have increasingly targeted both public institutions and private organisations in recent times.
The council is expected to bring together a wide range of participants, including government agencies, cybersecurity professionals, law enforcement bodies, civil society groups, and technology companies. This multi-sectoral approach is designed to promote intelligence sharing and ensure a unified national response to cyber incidents.
Key objectives of the council will include improving threat intelligence exchange, developing early warning systems, coordinating incident response efforts, and supporting the formulation of effective cybersecurity policies. It will also focus on building local capacity through training and workforce development initiatives.
The government emphasised that addressing modern cyber risks requires a collective and collaborative framework, noting that no single institution can effectively tackle the evolving threat landscape alone.
The proposed council is also expected to work closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser to align with existing national security and digital economy strategies.
As part of the rollout plan, the Federal Government will convene a national cybersecurity roundtable involving industry stakeholders to define the structure and operational framework of the council.
The move signals Nigeria’s commitment to safeguarding its digital infrastructure and strengthening trust in its rapidly expanding digital economy.
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