Federal Government has reechoed importance of cybersecurity training for judges, describing it as fundamental and beneficial. Permanent Secretary and Solicitor General, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, gave the reassurance yesterday while opening a five-day Train the Trainers Programme on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence for Judges and Prosecutors.
The event was organised by the ministry, Crime West African Response on Cybersecurity and Fight Against Crime (OCWAR) and Global Action on Cybercrime (GLACY) in conjunction with the European Union (EU).
Represented by Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mohammed Abubakar Babadoko, the permanent secretary noted that cybercrime and digital transformation have redefined life.
She advised nations to build capacity of stakeholders on use of electronic evidence and enactment of cyber legislation.
“As a member state that is following to the letter the Budapest framework, Nigeria appreciates this partnership and support for judges, as the training is not only fundamental, but also beneficial,” Agba said.
Senior Project Officer, Council of Europe GLACY + Project, Coshina Menghes, said the organisation backs efforts to end cybercrime in line with the convention.
The training, she added, would strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to reduce cybercrime, which according to her, is already threatening the political system. With capacity building programme, she observed that Nigeria, which according to the United Nations projection is seventh in terms of Internet deployment, is poised to be leader in anti-cybercrime crusade.
Leader of EU delegation, Dr. Sabrina Mekaoui, while egging on the most populous black nation, noted that efforts are ongoing to encourage international cooperation to address the situation.
