The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have partnered to harness the vitality and creativity of younger folks within the West Africa sub-region to deal with cybersecurity challenges.
Blueprint stories that the hackathon, which was the third within the collection, attracted contributors from 12 West African international locations. Winners and contributors obtained money prizes and present objects as recognition for his or her achievements.
Speaking at a regional safety hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, stated the occasion was aimed toward figuring out and nurturing cybersecurity consultants who can fight the rising menace of cybercrime within the area.
Represented by Oladejo Olawumi, emphasised the significance of harnessing the vitality and creativity of younger folks to deal with cybersecurity challenges. He careworn the necessity for international locations to stick to regional rules and implement strong measures to guard crucial establishments.
Olawumi careworn the significance of tapping into the area’s youthful expertise to fight cybercrime. He emphasised NITDA’s ongoing dedication to supporting future initiatives and acknowledged, “The vibrant competition within the technology sector is encouraging. By harnessing the energy and creativity of our youth, we can effectively fight cybercrime and prevent them from engaging in criminal activities.”
Also talking, the ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, highlighted the urgency of defending the area’s our on-line world and the function of the hackathon in figuring out and supporting gifted people.
He emphasised the collaboration between ECOWAS, NITDA, governments, non-public sector, and academia in making the occasion successful.
