By The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), extended a formal invitation to all stakeholders in government agencies, private sector players, academia, civil society, and the media to participate actively in shaping a more secure digital Nigeria.
“This is more than a conference-it’s a national mission. We count on your voices, your expertise, and your commitment to make Nigeria a global leader in cybersecurity”, said the NITDA boss, Mr kashifu Inuwa during a press conferencing announcing the the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025).
He emphasised the growing importance of cybersecurity as Nigeria continues its transformation into a digitally driven economy stressing the dual nature of the digital age: immense opportunities for innovation and development, alongside equally pressing risks like cybercrime, data breaches, and threats to national infrastructure.
The event will be hosted in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has as its theme: “Securing Nigeria’s Digital Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Resilience”.
The conference aims to serve as a premier platform for strategic engagement, knowledge-sharing, and the fostering of critical partnerships.
It is also organized in partnership with QNA International, Dubai with participation from a wide array of partners across the public and private sectors, the two-day hybrid conference will deliver a world-class experience meeting global standards.
The conference among other things is expected to feature live technical sessions, workshops, and product exhibitions, keynotes and panel discussions with global cybersecurity experts and a capture the Flag (CTF) hackathon to engage and empower young Nigerian talent.
According to the organisers, the conference hope to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience and protect critical digital infrastructure, facilitate international cooperation in combating cybercrime and promote cybersecurity innovation and workforce development.
