Nigeria Launches National Cybersecurity Coordination Council

The Federal Government of Nigeria is initiating the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Advisory Council (NCCAC) to improve national cybersecurity efforts. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, proposed the council during a stakeholder engagement session held at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The council aims to create a coordinated national cybersecurity resilience framework to address the increasing cyber threats faced by public and private institutions. The council will consist of 21 members, with a chair from the private sector and the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) acting as the secretariat.

The council's immediate priorities include developing a national cybersecurity resilience framework, threat intelligence sharing, and strengthening information security standards. The initiative is set to run from June to September 2026, with plans to confirm and inaugurate council members and develop the first work plan.