Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, stressed the need for synergy among all relevant anti-corruption stakeholders in the fight against corruption and corrupt practices, particularly cybercrime in the country.
The governor was speaking when he participated in the National Cybercrime Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The summit was organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) and the European Union (EU), focusing on enhancing digital skills as a strategy to combat cybercrime.
The event had as its theme, “Alternative to Cybercrime: Optimizing Cyber Skills for National Development,” as a demonstration of commitment to building digital resilience and ensuring a secure online environment for sustainable national development.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, officially inaugurated the summit and launched a new Rapid Response Centre (RRC) to address cybercrime emergencies.
Speaking to journalists after the event, Inuwa Yahaya emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating the growing threat of cybercrime.
He also commended the EFCC for organizing the National Cybercrime Summit, recognizing the event as a timely initiative toward addressing the growing challenge of cybercrime.
The governor emphasized the importance of multi-level cooperation, including leveraging technology and youth involvement, to promote positive alternatives to cyber activities.
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According to him, “We appreciate the EFCC for bringing this important issue to the forefront. My government is ready to partner in this endeavor because we recognize that combating cybercrime requires partnership.”
He added, “We need to work together with the federal government, EFCC, and other relevant bodies to address this global challenge. Our youths must also be involved, as they are both the drivers of technology and the leaders of tomorrow.”
The summit brought together prominent figures, including the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, governors of Katsina and Zamfara, members of the National Assembly, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Saad Abubakar III, and other traditional rulers and diplomats, as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe.
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