The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at equipping Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce.
The programme, tagged “Cyber for Women,” was organised in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held in Abuja on March 10, 2026.
Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director of Cybersecurity, Mohammed Lawan Ahmed, represented by Ayodele Bakare, described the initiative as a strategic effort to position Nigerian women at the centre of the country’s digital security ecosystem.
Ahmed said the programme was designed not only as a training session but also as a long-term investment in Nigeria’s digital future and cybersecurity resilience.
“Today’s programme is not just another training but a strategic investment in the future of Nigeria’s digital security landscape and the world at large, and this time women are intentionally positioned at the centre of the approach,” he said.
He noted that while demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow globally, women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
The initiative, he said, aims to equip participants with the knowledge, practical tools and collaboration opportunities required to thrive in the cybersecurity sector.
Ahmed added that the programme reflects NITDA’s broader commitment to building local capacity, promoting digital inclusion and strengthening Nigeria’s cybersecurity workforce.
