CJN laments rising vulnerability of Nigerians, firms to cyberattacks
06 November 2024 |
3:06 am
CHIEF Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman, Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed worries about the rising vulnerability of subscribers and customers to cybercriminals in the telecoms and banking sectors.
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CHIEF Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman, Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed worries about the rising vulnerability of subscribers and customers to cybercriminals in the telecoms and banking sectors.
Kekere-Ekun spoke at the 2024 National Workshop for Justices and Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications, organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the NJI.
Speaking on the ‘Role of the Judiciary in Accelerating Digital Transformation in Nigeria,’ the CJN noted that the programme could not have come at a better time, saying there was no gainsaying the fact that the deployment of technology in telecommunications was pivotal to the advancement and enhancement of the economic system of any country towards globalisation.
Kekere-Ekun, who was represented by a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, noted the increased risk of consumers’ data being misused or compromised by unscrupulous persons, thus necessitating the need for improved strategies and innovation for consumer protection in the telecommunications sector.
According to her, worthy of note are deficiencies in the banking sector, which are attributable to reliance on digital services provided by the telecommunications sector.
“There is, for instance, the major challenge posed by electronically-backed transactions, which is commonplace in the banking sector. Concerns in this regard include the spate of customers, whose online banking platforms have been hacked, as well as banks being compromised due to technological glitches not factored into their day-to-day operations. Consequently, these and several other challenges have resulted in several disputes, which frequently require adjudication,” she stressed.
Noting the far-reaching impact of technology on every sector and the urgency of embracing and adopting technological innovations in peoples’ various endeavours, the CJN said there should be engagements that would offer insights into the immense benefits of digital transformation to both the judiciary and indeed the telecommunications sector.
She commended the NCC for its efforts at protecting consumers from unfair practices by service providers. On his part, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, noted that as the digital landscape continued to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the judiciary remained a vital pillar in shaping the present and future where technology serves humanity.
According to him, the judiciary is not simply a bystander observing the digital revolution; instead, it is an active participant, playing a continuous role in shaping the legal frameworks that govern the new technological era.
In his welcome address, the administrator of the NJI, Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, disclosed that this year’s theme was selected to advance discussions on the impact of technology on the telecommunications sector; to collectively explore ways and devise strategies that would enhance the functionality of the sector, particularly concerning its legal regime; and to restate the pivotal role played by the Judiciary in bolstering trust and confidence in the sector.
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