Nigeria moves to establish Ministerial Advisory Council for Cybersecurity Coordination
Date: 2026-04-23
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Nigeria
has taken a step toward strengthening national cybersecurity resilience with
the convening of an inaugural stakeholder session aimed at establishing a
Ministerial Advisory Council for Cybersecurity Coordination.
The
session, led by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and
Digital Economy, brought together key stakeholders from the cybersecurity,
regulatory, and technology sectors to deliberate on the requirements for a
coordinated national approach to cybersecurity.
According
to the Ministry, the engagement forms part of a broader strategy to enhance
collaboration, build trust, and improve resilience within Nigeria’s digital
ecosystem as the country continues to expand its digital economy.
Discussions
focused on identifying frameworks for effective coordination, strengthening
institutional cooperation, and addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges
through inclusive stakeholder participation.
The
initiative underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to developing robust
cybersecurity structures that support innovation while safeguarding digital
infrastructure and services across Nigeria.
Further
stakeholder engagements are expected in the coming weeks as the Ministry
advances plans to formalise the advisory council and deepen collaboration
across the sector.
