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.  

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