NITDA's Inuwa Calls for Global Cybersecurity Cooperation

At the 2026 International Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC) held in Abuja, cybersecurity experts, lawmakers, and international partners urged for stronger global cooperation and more resilient digital infrastructure to tackle the rising threat of artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, stated that the use of AI by cybercriminals has transformed the cybersecurity landscape, necessitating advanced strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to attacks.

He differentiated between cybersecurity, which focuses on system protection, and cyber resilience, which pertains to an organization’s ability to recover from disruptions. Inuwa stressed the importance of addressing human vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit.

Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, noted the conference's role in enhancing technology diplomacy and international partnerships. Adedeji Stanley Olajide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, highlighted the need for continuous learning and collaboration to keep pace with evolving cyber threats.