NITDA Trains Women in Cybersecurity to Boost Digital Workforce
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NITDA Trains Women in Cybersecurity to Boost Digital Workforce
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA has launched a specialised training programme aimed at equipping Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and boosting their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce.
The training programme, tagged “Cyber for Women,” was organised in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director of Cybersecurity, Mohammed Lawan Ahmed, who was represented by Ayodele Bakare, said the programme was designed to deliberately position Nigerian women at the forefront of the country’s digital security ecosystem.
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Ahmed described the initiative as more than a routine training exercise, noting that it represents a strategic investment in Nigeria’s digital future and global cybersecurity resilience.
He said, “Today’s programme is not just another training but a strategic investment in the future of Nigeria’s digital security landscape and the world at large, and this time women are intentionally positioned at the centre of the approach.”
According to him, the initiative highlights the growing role of women in the global digital revolution and the need to equip them with the skills required to contribute meaningfully to the cybersecurity sector.
“Today is a declaration that the women of Nigeria are not bystanders in the digital revolution; they are its architects,” he added.
Ahmed noted that cybersecurity has become a critical pillar for digital transformation in an increasingly technology-driven world.
He explained that although the global demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
To address the gap, he said the training programme was designed to provide participants with knowledge, practical tools and collaboration opportunities required to thrive in the cybersecurity space.
“Our objective is clear: to empower Nigerian women in cybersecurity with knowledge, tools and collaboration opportunities,” he said.
Ahmed added that the participation of women in the programme reflects their readiness to tackle emerging cyber threats and contribute to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
“Your presence here today signifies commitment and readiness for the ever-evolving digital age and its evolving cybersecurity risks,” he said.
