The Federal Authorities has introduced plans to determine a Nationwide Cybersecurity Coordination Council geared toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital resilience and enhancing responses to rising cyber threats.
The initiative was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Financial system, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, who revealed through X that the federal government is working with non-public sector gamers and key stakeholders to create a collaborative framework. The proposed council is anticipated to reinforce coordination, info sharing, and collective motion towards cyber dangers affecting each private and non-private establishments.
In a press release, the minister mentioned:
“ESTABLISHMENT OF NIGERIA’S NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY COORDINATION COUNCIL TO STRENGTHEN CYBER RESILIENCE
The Federal Authorities has signalled its intention to work collaboratively with the non-public sector and key stakeholders towards the institution of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council geared toward strengthening Nigeria’s collective cyber resilience and enhancing coordinated responses to evolving cyber threats throughout private and non-private sectors.
The proposed Council is envisioned as a non-statutory, multi-stakeholder coordination platform, designed to convene key actors and strengthen partnerships that help environment friendly coordination, trusted info sharing, and sustained cooperation amongst establishments chargeable for advancing Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture.”
The transfer follows a sequence of current cyber incidents that disrupted operations throughout main establishments and uncovered vulnerabilities inside Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Authorities say the assaults spotlight the growing sophistication of cyber threats pushed by organised networks searching for to undermine belief in digital companies.
In accordance with the ministry, the council will deliver collectively a variety of stakeholders, together with Chief Info Safety Officers, cybersecurity professionals, authorities companies, legislation enforcement our bodies, and worldwide expertise suppliers. The purpose is to construct a coordinated nationwide response via shared intelligence, stronger defence protocols, and improved incident administration methods.
To drive the method, the minister has directed companies such because the Nationwide Info Expertise Growth Company (NITDA), Nigerian Communications Fee (NCC), Galaxy Spine Restricted, and the Nigeria Information Safety Fee (NDPC) to arrange a technical coordination secretariat and develop pointers for stakeholder engagement.
The secretariat will function beneath the supervision of the Minister’s workplace, whereas a nationwide cybersecurity trade roundtable scheduled for April 2026 will kick-start consultations and framework growth for the council.
Emphasising the urgency of the initiative, the minister acknowledged:
“Cybersecurity is a shared nationwide accountability Defending Nigeria’s digital economic system requires robust partnerships, trusted collaboration, and collective vigilance throughout authorities, trade, and civil society. By way of collaborative motion and sustained engagement, we’re strengthening Nigeria’s capability to detect threats early, reply successfully, and construct a resilient and trusted digital ecosystem.”
The Federal Authorities says the transfer is a part of broader efforts to strengthen cybersecurity governance, promote accountable innovation, and safe Nigeria’s increasing digital economic system.
Ademide Adebayo
Times Nigeria