NITDA Invites Stakeholders, Others To National Cybersecurity Conference 2025

The Federal Government through the  the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has continued to strengthen Nigeria’s position as Africa’s leading technology hub by creating incentives to discourage cybercrime and unethical online behaviour and has announced the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025), scheduled to hold from 9th–10th July 2025 at Abuja Continental Hotel, Nigeria.

Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, who announced this while speaking at  press conference held at the NITDA Headquarters in Abuja, emphasized the growing importance of cybersecurity as Nigeria continues its transformation into a digitally driven economy.

DG NITDA highlighted 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.

According to him, the conference themed “Securing Nigeria’s Digital Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Resilience,” aims to serve as a premier platform for strategic engagement, knowledge-sharing, and the fostering of critical partnerships.

Inuwa explained that the two-day hybrid conference also organized in partnership with QNA International, Dubai—a global leader in industry events—with participation from a wide array of partners across the public and private sectors will deliver a world-class experience meeting global standards.

He cited features at the conference to include: Uniting Experts, Innovators, and Emerging Talent in Cybersecurity

 Live technical sessions, workshops, and product exhibitions

 Keynotes and panel discussions with global cybersecurity experts

 A Capture the Flag (CTF) hackathon to engage and empower young Nigerian talent

 Networking opportunities for public and private sector players

 An award dinner to celebrate outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity landscape

The conference he said seeks to:

 Strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience and protect critical digital infrastructure

 Facilitate international cooperation in combating cybercrime

 Promote cybersecurity innovation and workforce development

 Foster inter-agency and multi-sectoral coordination

 Encourage youth participation and talent discovery through Competitions.

Inuwa acknowledged the media for its critical role in educating the public and amplifying national initiatives and called on press members to support the awareness efforts in the lead-up to the event, ensuring the message of digital vigilance reaches every household.

The DG NITDA, therefore extended a formal invitation to all stakeholders—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,” he emphasized.

Also speaking, Mr Saad Abubakar, National Cybersecurity Coordinator, ONSA, said that addressing issues of cybersecurity required public-private partnership.

“You will realise that our children and elders are not protected online; 50 per cent goes on cyberbullying, cyber sextortion and the rest.

“If we can provide these online services, we should also channel the energy into securing our cyberspace,’’ Abubakar said.

Earlier in his speech, Mr Mohammed Lawal, Director, Cybersecurity Department, NITDA said that embracing digital transformation needed strengthening digital infrastructure resilience.

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