NITDA's Kachifu Abdulahi Advocates Cybersecurity Integration

Kachifu Abdulahi, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), stated the necessity of building cybersecurity alongside digital infrastructure in Nigeria. He made this statement during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, announcing the forthcoming International Cyber Security Conference set for October 27-28, 2026, themed “Cyber Resilience in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Defending minds, networks, and nations.” Abdulahi highlighted that over 95% of cyber breaches result from human error, stressing the need for public awareness regarding online trust. He mentioned that Nigeria has established laws, including the Cyber Security and Crime Act, to guide individuals and institutions in enhancing digital security.

He noted the collaboration among NITDA, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in addressing cybersecurity issues. Furthermore, he discussed the development of a national cybersecurity architecture to set standards and recommend minimum investments for organizations to protect their digital infrastructure.