Our collective vision is to see a Nigeria, where law enforcement agencies are
empowered in tackling cybercrimes; businesses and citizens are creating wealth
and conscious of what to do to protect themselves on cyber space. This requires
raising awareness on the imperatives of cybersecurity readiness as a vital component
of our lives, as no individual or organization in any sector is immune from the
consequences of cyber threat. In addition, ensuring private and public assets
online are secure and resilient; and threats to the nation’s infrastructure and
national security are proportionately dealt with.
It is in the light of the above that my office, in collaboration with other agencies of
government and key actors from the private sector are championing the urgent
need for comprehensive national cybersecurity programmes. It is my hope that
the synergy already developed between the stakeholders drawn from different
backgrounds will be sustained through all the implementation stages. My office will
continue to explore common grounds around which we can sustain this
collaboration on cybersecurity for the common good of our country.
We shall keep all channels open for close monitoring and evaluation of the
implementation of this policy, which shall be due for comprehensive review in
another five years. My office shall facilitate regular collation of feedback from
stakeholders that will enhance periodic review of the process.
I therefore wish to express my appreciation to the cross section of contributors and
stakeholders, including professional bodies, corporate leaders and captains of
industry who have contributed to our efforts towards creating an enduring safer
digital environment for our dear country.
M. S. DASUKI CFR.
National Security Adviser
December 2014.