By Smart Emmanuel, Abuja
Gombe State Government has expressed willingness to collaborate with stakeholders in the fight against cybercrime.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya made this known at the National Cybercrime Summit in Abuja, highlighting the necessity of joint efforts to tackle the escalating issue.
The summit was organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on enhancing digital skills as a means to combat cybercrime, with the theme “Alternative to Cybercrime: Optimizing Cyber Skills for National Development.”
Gov. Yahaya who praised the EFCC for organizing the summit, emphasized the role of technology and youth engagement in promoting positive online activities.
He noted the importance of multi-level cooperation, including leveraging technology and youth involvement to promote positive alternatives to cyber activities.
According to him, “We appreciate the EFCC for bringing this important issue to the forefront. My government is ready to partner in this endeavour because we recognize that combating cybercrime requires partnership.
“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,” he pointed out.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, officially inaugurated the summit and launched a new Rapid Response Centre to address cybercrime emergencies.
Other dignitaries at the summit included the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, governors of Katsina and Zamfara, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers and diplomats.
