Not all Nigerians are involved in Cybercrime – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has faulted the generalization that Nigerians are cybercriminals.
Shettima delivered the president’s remarks to a gathering on ‘Public Engagement on Youth, Religion, and the Fight Against Corruption.’
The event, which also saw the ‘Launch of Inter-Faith Manual and Fraud Risk Assessment Project for MDAs at Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja,’ was organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC.
Shettima said, “Over the decades, Nigerians have been victims of mislabelling. Such gross misrepresentation fails to reflect the true essence of our diverse and resilient nation. The association of internet crimes with the entire Nigerian populace lacks statistical evidence and does not align with the sociology of everyday Nigerians.
“Our nation comprises hardworking, honest citizens who contribute significantly to various fields globally, from Artificial Intelligence to medicine.
“While we reject blanket stereotyping that undermines the majority upholding principles of integrity and diligence, we must face the fact that we function in an interconnected world where cybercrimes have evolved into a global phenomenon. This poses a threat not only to our nation but to the entire world,”President Tinubu stated.
He also commended the EFCC’s anti-cybercrime fight.
He said: “We must recognize that the Commission’s lawful efforts to bring fraudsters to book are imperative for the overall well-being of our society.
“The government is aware that our ambitious goal of eradicating internet offenses and corruption demands an atmosphere steeped in trust and integrity. We must foster open communication channels and ensure that law enforcement actions align with justice and accountability.”
