Government Unveils Plans for First-Ever Cybersecurity Conference
Government Unveils Plans for First-Ever Cybersecurity Conference
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to host the maiden National Cybersecurity Conference, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s digital security and promoting a safer technology environment.
The announcement was made in a statement on Sunday by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which is organising the conference in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Scheduled to take place from July 9 to 10, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, the conference is themed ‘Securing Nigeria’s Digital Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Resilience’.
According to the Director-General of NITDA, the event underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to building cyber resilience and safeguarding national digital infrastructure as Nigeria accelerates its transition to a technology-driven economy.
“As we embrace the opportunities of the digital age, we must also be vigilant against rising cyber threats. This conference marks a strategic intervention to align national efforts and shape cybersecurity policy, innovation, and collaboration,” the statement quoted the DG as saying.
NITDA stated that the two-day hybrid conference, organised in partnership with QNA International, a Dubai-based industry events leader, will bring together cybersecurity experts, innovators, public and private sector stakeholders, and emerging Nigerian talent.
Key features of the event include technical workshops, product exhibitions, keynote addresses by global cybersecurity leaders, panel sessions, a Capture the Flag hackathon to identify and empower youth, and an award dinner recognising outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape.
The conference aims to achieve several strategic objectives, including enhancing cyber resilience, fostering international collaboration against cybercrime, developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce, and promoting inter-agency and multi-sectoral coordination.
The Director-General urged stakeholders from government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and the media to actively engage in building a more secure digital landscape for the nation.
“This goes beyond just a conference—it’s a national imperative. We rely on your voices, your expertise, and your dedication to position Nigeria as a global cybersecurity leader,” the statement emphasized.
NITDA also highlighted the vital role of the media in increasing public awareness and urged journalists to support awareness campaigns leading up to the event.
