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By Stella Odueme
The Nigerian Navy has emerged 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.
The competition, held on October 27, 2026, as part of the National Cyber Security Conference (NCSC) 2026, showcased the Navy's growing expertise in cybersecurity and its commitment to strengthening digital security capabilities.
According to a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, on Wednesday, the winning team comprised Lieutenant Commander JE Peter, Lieutenant YS Danladi, Lieutenant MM Huseini, Sub-Lieutenant IB Gaya and Sub-Lieutenant A Adam.
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Participants were assessed in offensive security, application security, threat detection, incident investigation and defensive cyber operations through realistic simulated scenarios.
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, AM, commended the team for its achievement, describing the victory as evidence of its discipline, dedication and professionalism.
Abbas also praised the personnel for their commitment to professional development, urging them to maintain the Nigerian Navy's high standards while applying their expertise to strengthen naval operations and enhance maritime security.
The achievement underscores the importance of developing specialised cybersecurity skills to safeguard information systems and critical digital infrastructure.