By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, AM, has commended the Nigerian Navy team for emerging champion at the 2026 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Cyber Drill Finals, organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with SecDojo on October 27, 2026.

The competition, held as part of the National Cyber Security Conference (NCSC) 2026, showcased the technical capabilities of cybersecurity professionals from government institutions. The Nigerian Navy team demonstrated strong technical competence in tackling simulated cyber threats to secure the championship title.

The winning team comprised Lieutenant Commander JE Peter, Lieutenant YS Danladi, Lieutenant MM Huseini, Sub Lieutenant IB Gaya and Sub Lieutenant A Adam. Their performance highlighted the Service’s growing expertise in cybersecurity and commitment to developing specialised skills in emerging digital technologies.

The competition tested participants’ proficiency in offensive security, application security, threat detection, incident investigation and defensive cyber operations through realistic simulated scenarios designed to assess their ability to identify, analyse and respond to cyber threats.

Reacting to the achievement, Vice Admiral Abbas praised the team for its discipline, dedication, professionalism and technical competence, describing the victory as evidence of the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities.

The CNS urged the personnel to sustain their high standards and apply their expertise to protecting naval information systems, safeguarding critical digital infrastructure and enhancing the Service’s operational effectiveness.

The achievement underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity in modern naval operations, particularly as digital technologies increasingly influence maritime surveillance, communications, intelligence gathering and the protection of critical national assets.

Signed: Abiodun Folorunsho