MCO collaborates with DSS to train staff in cybersecurity

The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), in its commitment to its online service delivery and curbing cyber crimes associated with the internet, is collaborating with the Department of State Service (DSS) to train members of staff on cybercrime security.

The Director General, NMCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, charged MCO staff to adhere to “the Dos and Don’ts” of the DSS training, adding that cyber security is very crucial for personal and organisational protection.

Engr. Nkom stressed the need for the training, which was held at the agency’s conference room on Tuesday, 26th November 2024.

He stated that MCO’s system is web-based, and after the launch of the electronic Mining Cadastre Plus (eMC+), it is expected that every user is cautious and careful in their interactions online.”

He particularly explained the importance of the agency’s online system migration, which he stated will promote efficiency and transparency in processing the application for mineral titles and boost investment in the mineral sector.

He said, “I believe you all know that our eMC+ has been online since it was launched in November 2022, and we have been receiving a lot of online applications. As such, we need to be very careful and be able to identify such tricks as we are being taught today.”

According to him, “Everybody is prone to attack, and this training is part of our strategy in reforming the office and the need to develop security alertness. We must therefore be committed to ensuring zero tolerance for cybercrimes.”

The key highlight of the training is the Declaration of Oath of Secrecy and Oath of Allegiance undertaken by members of staff to rededicate their loyalty and service delivery to the nation.

The DG further explained that undertaking the declaration of the oath of secrecy and oath of allegiance at the training is to lay emphasis on the ethics of service, adding that there is a need to develop a personal set of values that include loyalty, honesty, hard work, accountability, and integrity.

He said, “You’re all expected to protect the government’s documents, and this is why we are taking you through this training.”

The interactive training session took participants through protection against threats like malware, phishing, identity threats, and the importance of security documents, among others.

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