The federal government has announced plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience against growing cyber threats.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to a statement from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the council will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform to enhance coordination, information sharing, and collaboration across public and private sectors. The initiative is being championed by the minister, Bosun Tijani.
“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 ministry said.
The council will include chief information security officers (CISOs), cybersecurity professionals, technology firms, law enforcement agencies, and relevant government institutions. It will also provide advisory support to the federal government on strategies to strengthen national cyber resilience.
The move follows recent cyber incidents affecting both private institutions and public systems, highlighting the “increasingly coordinated and sophisticated nature of cyber threats.”
To drive implementation, the minister has directed the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Galaxy Backbone Limited, and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to establish a technical coordination secretariat within NITDA and develop initial terms of reference for stakeholder engagement.
A national cybersecurity industry roundtable will be convened in April 2026 to develop the operational framework for the council.
Speaking on the initiative, Tijani said:
“Cybersecurity is a shared national responsibility. Protecting Nigeria’s digital economy requires strong partnerships, trusted collaboration, and collective vigilance across government, industry, and civil society. Through collaborative action and sustained engagement, we are strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to detect threats early, respond effectively, and build a resilient and trusted digital ecosystem.”
