PART NINE
PRINCIPLES ON NATIONAL COMMITMENT & GOVERNANCE
9.1 Introduction:
i.
Nigeria is committed to establishing the highest level of governance and
commitment in tackling cybercrime. To achieve this goal it will design and
implement appropriate, sustainable and effective policies and practices. The
ONSA will provide oversight responsibilities on matters relating to policies,
practices, individuals and organizations charged with the responsibility of
combating cybercrime.
ii.
The national commitment will ensure that these practices are continually
being reviewed and improved by benchmarking against internationally
accepted best practices and lessons learned.
iii.
The outcomes of the national commitment on governance are:
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To give Nigerian citizens and the rest of the world comfort and
understanding of our resolve and stance on tackling cybercrime.
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Allow the nation to identify progress on the key strategies that need to
be implemented
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Steer the country towards efficient and transparent methods of
conducting operations for cybercrime especially where there are
conflicting objectives.
iv.
It is the policy of the Government of Nigeria to have and maintain principles
on national commitments and governance.
v.
These principles will allow the nation to foster cooperation and coordination in
the drive to maintain a positive image across local, regional and global
communities in the nation’s drive to reduce the effects of cybercrime.