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Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu disclosed this yesterday while receiving members of Chartered Computer Forensics Institute of Nigeria on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
Noting the importance of the forensic professionals to the fight against cyber attacks, Onu said: “The establishment of a Chartered Forensic Institute in Nigeria will enable Nigerian professionals to handle forensic investigations rather than foreigners. Forensic technology is another avenue for Nigerian scientists, researchers, innovators and stakeholders in the sector to key in to aid cyber-crime investigations in Nigeria.
Onu said the Executive Order 5 will enable Nigerian professionals in various fields who have the necessary skills and ability to benefit from a knowledge and innovation driven economy being promoted by the federal government, adding that a committee comprising some specialised agencies of the ministry will be constituted to explore ways of boosting cyber security in the country.
He urged the Forensics body to find ways of deploying made-in Nigeria technology and train Nigerians to handle these products for the development of cyber-security in Nigeria. Earlier, leader of the delegation, Dr. Peter Olayiwola who is also the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of First Techno-Law Forensics Co. Limited commended the promotion of a bill to establish Chartered Forensics Institute of Nigeria and seek further collaboration with the ministry on more productive areas.Related
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