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    NITDA, SecDojo Forge Partnership to Strengthen Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Resilience

    National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SecDojo, SAS, a France-based cybersecurity training company, during the GITEX Africa 2025 event in Marrakech, Morocco.

    This collaboration aims to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework through targeted capacity-building initiatives.

    The partnership will focus on establishing a Cybersecurity Academy, delivering advanced training programs, developing customized curricula, and fostering research and professional exchange.

    NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized the importance of investing in human capital to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation and address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

    He highlighted Nigeria’s youthful population as a key asset in filling this talent gap.

    Inuwa also advocated for integrating digital literacy and cybersecurity training into Nigeria’s formal education system, calling for collaboration between technology stakeholders and the Federal Ministry of Education.

    He stressed the need for systemic integration of digital skills into academic curricula to prepare for the future.

    SecDojo’s CEO, Younes Benzagmout, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s cybersecurity professionals.

    This collaboration marks a significant step toward securing Nigeria’s digital economy and enhancing its global competitiveness.

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