February 5, 2024 at 01:09PM
Nigeria’s President Tinubu condemned the “Nigerian Prince” stereotype and addressed the global issue of cybercrime, emphasizing its impact on international reputation. He pledged government support to combat cybercriminals. EFCC chairman Olukoyede expressed concern about youth involvement in cybercrime, advocating for mentorship to steer them towards fulfilling careers instead. Cybersecurity specialist Ihediwa suggested retraining scammers as IT specialists.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– President Bola Tinubu addressed the issue of cybercrime in Nigeria, emphasizing that it is a global problem and that efforts to combat cybercriminals should be intensified.
– He highlighted the impact of cybercrime on Nigeria’s international reputation and stressed the need for global collaboration to address the issue.
– President Tinubu also voiced the importance of changing the perception that Nigeria is a nation of fraudsters.
– Ola Olukoyede expressed concern over the increasing involvement of young people in cybercrime and emphasized the need to encourage them to pursue fulfilling careers using their skills.
– It was suggested that academia could play a role in mentoring youths to guide them towards purposeful living and away from fraudulent activities.
– Chidiebere Ihediwa proposed retraining online scammers and fraudsters as information technology specialists, aligning with the idea of redirecting their skills towards legitimate careers.
These takeaways capture the key points and concerns raised during the meeting regarding cybercrime in Nigeria and the proposed strategies to address the issue.