A recent cybersecurity trade mission to Nigeria, organized by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT), has yielded promising results, marking a significant step towards strengthening cybersecurity ties between the two nations.
The mission, which took place in Abuja and Lagos, brought together 13 UK cybersecurity experts and key stakeholders from the Nigerian public and private sectors.
This is in a bid to build capacity, promote UK cybersecurity solutions, and foster trade relations.
According to Mark Smithson, Country Director for the UK’s Department for International Trade, “The UK and Nigeria share a strong partnership in cybersecurity, driving innovation, resilience, and economic growth.”
The National Cybersecurity Coordinator at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Abubakar Ahmad Saad, also noted that, the partnership between the UK and Nigeria on cybersecurity has been highly productive and mutually rewarding.
The mission highlighted the UK’s world-class expertise in cybersecurity while fostering collaborations that support Nigeria’s digital transformation.
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade is committed to supporting Nigeria’s cybersecurity growth and development.
With Nigeria’s vibrant digital ecosystem and growing tech sector, the country presents immense opportunities for providers of cybersecurity solutions.
The UK Department for Business and Trade declared it commitment to continue to build on the momentum generated by the mission and maintain regular engagement with Nigerian stakeholders to support the development of cybersecurity solutions and partnerships.