Protect critical national information infrastructure - NCC tells Tarabans

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged citizens of Taraba State to safeguard Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) and bolster cybersecurity for national progress. During a stakeholders forum in Jalingo, the state capital, government officials, telecom companies, security forces, industry leaders and others discussed strategies to shield the country's vital digital assets.

The NCC emphasized that designating telecom infrastructure as CNII via the Cybercrimes Act is a crucial step, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to tackle threats like vandalism, theft, cyber attacks, and deliberate damage. At the forum, the commission aimed to enhance stakeholders' grasp of the CNII framework, pinpoint emerging risks, clarify roles, and fortify alliances for preserving critical digital resources.

Emphasizing the significance of open communication and information exchange among stakeholders, the NCC stressed the importance of joint efforts in developing robust security measures and constructing a resilient digital environment. Attendees, spearheaded by Taraba State's National Orientation Agency, stressed the importance of community involvement in safeguarding telecom infrastructure, noting that damaging telecom masts and fiber-optic cables could disrupt communications, hinder economic activities, and impede community growth.

The attendees called for heightened community stewardship of telecom projects, urging residents to view infrastructure protection as a shared responsibility.