THE Delta State Government has received the Best State in Cybersecurity Leadership Award from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
The program with the Theme “Building A Resilient Digital Future” was organized by NITDA in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, held in Abuja.
Presenting the Award, the Director of the Cybersecurity Department, NITDA, Dr Lawan Mohammed said the honour was in recognition of the relentless pursuits of the Delta State’s efforts in Exemplary leadership in cybersecurity Governance, Infrastructure development, and cybersecurity awareness evidence in the State level in ensuring that people embrace digital technology.
Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of the Delta State Governor, the State Webmaster, Comrade Louis Osiobe appreciated NITDA for the honour bestowed on the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.
Osiobe, acknowledging that the gesture would spur him to do more advocacy on the digital economy and cybersecurity, among other areas for enhanced peace and Security, has taken centre stage in the MORE Agenda of the State Government.
He stressed that Governor Oborevwori understood the importance of building a resilient cybersecurity infrastructure; hence, various achievements have been recorded so far towards Cybersecurity in the State.
Osiobe emphasised that Delta State has been recognized locally and internationally based on Tech empowerment programs and cybersecurity-related training courses made available at the Delta TechHub and the office of the State Webmaster for youths, technology entrepreneurs, law enforcement agencies, and startups, calling on Nigerian youths to navigate digitalisation.
According to him, there is a need for every individual, organization, and government agency that desires growth to embrace Cybersecurity, saying that service delivery in Delta State has been made easier through the digitalized and technology-driven agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
He reiterated that the Delta State Government is investment-ready for individuals or organizations that are ready to embrace and leverage the opportunity available in technology, emphasising various opportunities available at Delta Techhub and the office of the State Webmaster.
