Nigeria Unveils Women-Focused Cybersecurity Training to Bridge Gender Gap in Digital Security Sector
Ahmed highlighted that while global demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, women remain underrepresented in the field, making targeted interventions like this training essential for inclusive growth.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at empowering Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce.
The initiative, tagged “Cyber for Women,” was organised by NITDA in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity in Abuja as part of efforts to bridge the gender gap in the cybersecurity sector and strengthen national digital resilience.
Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director of Cybersecurity, Mohammed Lawan Ahmed, represented by Ayodele Bakare, said the programme is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s digital future and a deliberate move to position women at the centre of the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
He explained that the training goes beyond capacity building, emphasizing that it is designed to equip women with the skills, tools, and collaboration opportunities needed to thrive in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Ahmed highlighted that while global demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, women remain underrepresented in the field, making targeted interventions like this training essential for inclusive growth.
He added that the initiative reflects Nigeria’s broader push to build local digital capacity, promote inclusion, and strengthen the country’s cybersecurity workforce in response to growing cyber threats and digital transformation needs.
