JIGAWA ORGANISES CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON CYBERSECURITY AND DIGITAL AWARENESS TO 200 CIVIL SERVANTS
The Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the Jigawa State Digital Security Ambassador under the National Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative, of the Office of the National Security Adviser, organized a one-day training workshop on Cybersecurity for 200 civil servants in the state.
In his opening remarks, Malam Murtala Lawan Kazaure, the Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT and Digital Economy, emphasized that the virtual world poses risks akin to those in the real world. He highlighted the importance of acquiring cybersecurity knowledge to adopt effective online safety measures.
Malam Murtala Lawan, noted that ICT and Digital Economy are integral to the 12 Point Agenda of the Namadi-led administration, with plans underway to elevate Jigawa’s digital landscape.
He urged civil servants to share their newfound knowledge with friends, family, and community members to foster safer digital interactions.
Sadeeq Abubakar Muhammad, the Jigawa State Digital Security Ambassador, had participants recite the Digital Security Ambassador Cyber Pledge before the seminar.
He revealed that over 2.5 million Nigerians have had their email and social media accounts compromised, stressing the need for safety measures, including avoiding personal information in passwords and implementing multi-factor authentication for secure browsing.
Malam Bashir Abba, an ICT Specialist, cautioned attendees about the prevalence of online deception, advising them to “stop, look, and think” before engaging in any online activity.
