The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council as part of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s defence against escalating cyber threats targeting critical sectors.
In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy said the proposed council would serve as a multi-stakeholder platform designed to enhance coordination, information sharing, and collaboration between public and private sector institutions.
The initiative, championed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is aimed at improving Nigeria’s capacity to respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber incidents that have disrupted operations across key industries.
According to the ministry, the council will operate as a non-statutory body, bringing together chief information security officers, cybersecurity experts, technology companies, law enforcement agencies, and relevant government institutions.
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The platform is expected to strengthen partnerships among key actors while promoting trusted intelligence sharing and sustained cooperation in tackling cyber risks.
“The proposed council will provide a structured environment for collaboration and coordinated response to cyber threats, ensuring that institutions responsible for national cybersecurity work in alignment,” the statement said.
It added that the council would also serve in an advisory capacity, offering strategic guidance to the Federal Government on policies and frameworks needed to improve Nigeria’s cyber resilience.
The move follows a series of recent cyber incidents that have exposed vulnerabilities in both public systems and private sector operations, raising concerns over the growing complexity and coordination of cyberattacks.
The ministry further disclosed that it would work closely with stakeholders, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, to deepen institutional partnerships and reinforce cyber defence mechanisms nationwide.
Officials say the initiative reflects a broader recognition that modern cyber threats require collective defence strategies, anchored on cooperation, real-time intelligence sharing, and coordinated national response systems.
With digital transformation accelerating across sectors, the proposed council is expected to play a critical role in safeguarding Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and boosting confidence in the country’s cybersecurity framework.
