The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation’s cyber justice system through technology-driven reforms aimed at addressing rising cyber threats.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, made this known at the National Cascade Train-the-Trainer Leadership Retreat for the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC) in Abuja. He was represented by the Director of Administration for Criminal Justice Reforms at the Ministry of Justice, Leticia Ayoola-Daniels.
Organised by the JCTC in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the programme is designed to build a network of cybercrime experts across Africa and the Caribbean to promote cooperation, policy development and capacity building.
Fagbemi noted that cybercrime has become a global threat, costing trillions of dollars annually, stressing that enforcement alone is not enough. He called for stronger prevention strategies, consistent messaging, and sustained capacity building.
He highlighted the rise in ransomware attacks, online fraud, cryptocurrency-enabled laundering, identity theft and sextortion, warning that young people are increasingly vulnerable to digital criminality.
According to him, the training represents a shift toward collaboration and a unified approach within the criminal justice system.
Commending the initiative, he praised the depth of expertise involved in leadership facilitation and performance-based training.
Also speaking, Head of JCTC and Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellow, Jamila Ade, said the retreat was aimed at strengthening leadership, cohesion and institutional foundations to improve cybercrime response. She stressed that cybercrime evolves rapidly and requires a structured and united response.
Senior Research Officer for the Commonwealth’s Cyber Capability Programme, Nkechi Amobi, commended Nigeria and participating agencies for their continued commitment to strengthening the country’s response to cyber threats and protecting citizens in a digital society.
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