The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami says Nigeria is ensuring that 5G technology is not exploited after it goes into effect.
Pantami spoke when he
received the Security and Emergency Managememt Award (SAEMA) for his
implementation of policies against cyber attacks and related crimes.
Executive Secretary,
Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), Air Commmodore Yusuf Anas Retired
commended the minister for facilitating projects protecting internet users and
countering criminals’ activities.
The CCC boss noted
that establishment of the Computer Emergency Response and Readiness Team
(CERRT) had increased Nigeria’s cybersecurity capacity.
The CERRT, domiciled
at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), monitors the
cyberspace to detect and mitigate potential threats and attacks.
Anas also hailed the
upgrade and activation Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) by the Nigerian
Communications Commission (NCC).
