Members Lobby FG on Passage of Chartered Computer Forensics Bill

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

Members of the Nigerian Computer Forensics Institute of Nigeria have sought the support of the federal government for the quick passage of the chartered computer forensics bill.

On Friday, some executives of the group led by the president/chairman, Prof. Peter Olayiwola, visited the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Ogbonnaya Onu, to lobby him on the issue.

They disclosed that the passage of the legislation would assist the country in tackling the rising insecurity being witnessed at the moment.

This, Mr Onu, agreed with as he said Nigeria has all the resources at its disposal (human and material) to overcome the current security challenges facing the country, by supporting forensic experts in providing the evidence needed to prosecute crime.

He said that the application of cybersecurity will go a long way in reducing malpractices and fraud in government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the Organised Private Sectors (OPS) in the country.

“Nigeria wants transparency in governance to eliminate all fraud in all government activities and in the private sector, which will help to reduce crime in the country,” the Minister said.

Mr Onu further stated that Nigeria should produce more forensic experts to help in providing evidence for prosecuting crimes, adding that in the near future, the country can help in assisting other countries.

He said that the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology will work through Executive Order 05, which will help to create jobs and wealth to ensure that Nigeria is a prosperous nation.