ISSAN Wins NITDA Award for Cybersecurity Awareness and Capacity Building

The Information Security Society of Africa-Nigeria (ISSAN) has received NITDA’s award for Best Cybersecurity Awareness and Capacity Building Programme in Nigeria and Africa. The award was presented at the 2026 International Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja. ISSAN is a professional organisation that promotes information security and cybersecurity awareness. Its work includes knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives, as well as encouraging safer practices across banking, e-commerce, government services and the wider digital ecosystem. ISSAN President Dr David Isiavwe said the recognition highlights the importance of education, preparedness and collaboration in protecting Nigeria’s digital future. He said government, businesses, technology companies, academia and individuals all have a role in building a more secure digital environment.

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