The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s response to the growing wave of digital threats targeting public and private institutions.
In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the proposed council will function as a multi-stakeholder platform aimed at improving coordination, intelligence sharing, and collaboration across key sectors.
According to the ministry, the initiative—championed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani—comes in response to increasingly sophisticated cyber incidents that have disrupted operations in recent times.
“The proposed council is envisioned as a non-statutory, multi-stakeholder coordination platform, designed to convene key actors and strengthen partnerships that support efficient coordination, trusted information sharing, and sustained cooperation among institutions responsible for advancing Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture,” the statement read.
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The council is expected to bring together chief information security officers, cybersecurity professionals, technology firms, law enforcement agencies, and relevant government institutions to create a unified front against cyber threats.
Beyond coordination, the body will also serve in an advisory capacity, providing the federal government with strategic guidance and frameworks aimed at improving the country’s cyber resilience.
The ministry noted that the initiative reflects a growing recognition that modern cyber threats require a collective defence approach driven by trust, shared intelligence, and strong institutional collaboration.
“The approach reflects the government’s recognition that modern cyber threats demand collective defence models, trusted threat intelligence sharing, and multi-stakeholder coordination,” it added.
The move follows a series of cyber incidents that have exposed vulnerabilities in both government systems and private sector operations, underscoring the urgent need for a more robust and coordinated national cybersecurity framework.
Analysts say the success of the proposed council will depend on effective implementation, stakeholder trust, and the establishment of clear mechanisms for information sharing and rapid response.
If successfully executed, the initiative could mark a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital security architecture in an era of escalating cyber risks.
