The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SecDojo, a France-based cybersecurity training and upskilling company, the agreement is to build cybersecurity resilience in Nigeria, and establish a Cybersecurity Academy.
This agreement was finalized on the sidelines of GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco.
According to the agency, the focus of the MoU is to strengthen national resilience against cyber threats through targeted capacity building initiatives.
This strategic collaboration is designed to drive a multi-faceted approach to cybersecurity awareness, with emphasis on developing comprehensive skill-building frameworks, promoting cyber hygiene, and expanding access to digital tools and infrastructure nationwide which aligns with the redefined priority areas of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen national security for peace and prosperity.
The partnership will also facilitate training programmes, workshops, and certifications aimed at equipping both public and private sector stakeholders with the necessary skills to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats effectively.
