Press Release Friday August 5, 2022


HALOGEN PARTNERS FG ON CYBER SECURITY TRAINING FOR 40,000 YOUTHS, MILITARY PERSONNEL

 

At least 40,000 Nigerian youth and security personnel will receive free training from  cyber security experts at Halogen Group, Nigeria’s leading security risk group, in the coming days. 

 

This is courtesy of a partnership deal with the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development and the Nigeria Army.  The initiative is to further encourage youth participation in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, and also empower them for self-reliance. 

 

While signing the Memorandum of Understanding, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alh. Ismaila Abubakar, said the training programme is  timely Nigerian youth who are ready to offer a wide pool of talents in Information and Communication Technology, to develop and drive technological advancements for the betterment of the country.

 

He said there is a growing demand for cyber security professionals on global and local level, which makes the profession a lucrative career path for today’s youth.  

Chief Operating Officer of Academy Halogen, Dr Wale Adeagbo, said  the partnership agreements signal the beginning of a long-term cooperation with the Ministry and the Nigerian Army. He noted that the free training was the first phase of the partnership. 

“Halogen is excited again to be at the vanguard of a project that will change the narratives of youth development to a remarkable one. After the training, 25 percent of the participants will undergo certification programs which will also be co-sponsored by the ministry and Halogen. Internship opportunities will be made available to youths who participate in the certification program,” Adeagbo said.

He further explained that the MoU with the Nigeria Army Resource Centre  will center on capacity development for private security professionals in the country. 

Click here to register for the training.

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