The United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has successfully concluded its cybersecurity inward trade mission to Nigeria, reinforcing collaboration between the two nations in digital security.
The British High Commission in Nigeria announced this in a statement on Friday in Lagos, highlighting the trade mission’s role in fostering stronger trade relations and promoting a resilient digital ecosystem in the country.
The commission stated that the mission convened 13 UK cybersecurity experts and Nigerian stakeholders to enhance capacity building and introduce UK cybersecurity solutions tailored to Nigeria’s needs.
Key highlights of the trade mission included meaningful discussions and engagements between UK and Nigerian stakeholders aimed at strengthening cybersecurity partnerships and exploring future collaborations.
According to the commission, the initiative provided an opportunity to showcase advanced UK cybersecurity solutions, demonstrating their adaptability to Nigeria’s specific challenges while also fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building.
Commenting on the initiative, Country Director of the UK’s Department for International Trade, Mark Smithson, said: “The UK and Nigeria share a strong partnership in cybersecurity, driving innovation, resilience and economic growth.
“This trade mission highlights the UK’s world-class expertise, while fostering collaborations that support Nigeria’s digital transformation.
“Together, we are building a safer and more prosperous digital future for both our nations.”
Similarly, Abubakar Saad, the National Cybersecurity Coordinator at the Office of the National Security Adviser, described the partnership as highly productive and mutually beneficial.
He emphasized that through intelligence sharing, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and strategic collaboration, both countries had strengthened their collective resilience against evolving cyber threats.
“We remain committed to deepening this engagement, leveraging our shared expertise to enhance cybersecurity governance, combat cybercrime, and secure our digital ecosystem for the benefit of both nations,” Saad said.
Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Managing Director of Central Securities Clearing System Plc, emphasized that cybersecurity is now a fundamental pillar of economic stability, national security, and global interconnectedness in an era of rapid digital transformation.
“Therefore, just like cybercriminals collaborate, governments and the private sector must collaborate to stay ahead of emerging threats,” he said.
Jalo-Waziri commended the UK and Nigerian governments for their efforts in securing the digital future through cybersecurity cooperation. He noted that the collaboration would contribute significantly to Nigeria’s growth as a thriving digital economy.
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