The Federal Government has announced plans to set up a national cybersecurity coordination council as part of efforts to tackle the growing wave of cyber threats in Nigeria.
In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy said the proposed council will bring together key players across both public and private sectors to improve coordination, information sharing, and collaboration.
The initiative, championed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s response to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks that have disrupted operations in critical sectors.
According to the ministry, the council will function as a non-statutory, multi-stakeholder platform comprising chief information security officers (CISOs), cybersecurity experts, tech companies, law enforcement agencies, and relevant government institutions.
“The proposed council is designed to bring together key actors to enhance coordination, enable trusted information sharing, and promote sustained collaboration in strengthening Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework,” the statement said.
Beyond coordination, the council is also expected to provide advisory support to the government on policies and strategies to improve national cyber resilience.
The move follows a series of recent cyber incidents affecting both public systems and private organisations, exposing vulnerabilities and highlighting the increasingly complex nature of cyber threats.
The ministry added that it would work closely with stakeholders, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, to develop stronger defence systems and structured partnerships.
It noted that modern cyber risks require a collective approach, built on shared intelligence, coordinated responses, and stronger collaboration across sectors.
