Heads of Prosecuting Agencies, Civil Society Organizations, and Media representatives. Together, they witnessed a significant stride towards a more just and efficient criminal justice system in Nigeria.

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reform. He highlighted its role in standardization and effective ACJA implementation. The HAGF encouraged States to adopt these guidelines, especially in federal offense plea negotiations.
The event saw attendance from DPP of the Federation, FCT Judiciary Justices,
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these guidelines, recognizing the substantial human and financial resources invested in their development.
In his Keynote Address, Hon. Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, hailed the Plea-Bargaining Guidelines as a milestone in Nigerian justice
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transparency, and victim consideration.
The DG stressed the importance of the Plea-Bargaining Guidelines for Federal Prosecutors, providing a crucial balance between prosecutorial discretion and ethical standards. She urged Heads of Prosecuting Agencies to embrace and apply
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Today at the Plea-Bargaining Guidelines unveiling and Sensitization Workshop, DG NAPTIP, Fatima Waziri - Azi , lauded Federal Ministry Of Justice leadership for coordinating and sanitizing Nigeria's Criminal Justice system. She emphasized the significance of the guidelines for consistency,
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learn best practices for online security and develop skills to safeguard personal and proffessional digital lives. He stressed that programme’s comprehensive approach covering topics such as phishing, malware, identity theft and social engineering would increase cyber literacy

Also, the D/CEO Nigerian Financial Inteligence Unit NFIU, Modibbo Hamman Tukur, commended the FMOJ and U.S. Mission Nigeria for the initiative. According to him, the Awareness Programme would provide a platform for participants to enchance understanding of Cyber threats,

in cybercrime activities which portent treats to individual , Organisations and the public sectors. He added that the NPF had re-evented Cybersecurity strategy to ensure the safety and security of the entire citizenry in digital space.

Nigeria’s institutions and the fabric of governance as well as the US.
While the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by CP Uche Ifeanyi in his good will message stated that the Nigeria Police Force recognised the urgency and the gravity of the rise

The Senior Advisor for Bureau of INL,  Shaun Jameel Gavin,  on behalf of the U.S Charrge  d’Affairs and Leadership of INL ,said the agenda of the Campaign was not just to prompt conversation but to instigate actionable change that echoes through every layer of

While assuring that it is poised to continue the fight against the menace, he stated that the agency has successfully so far secured 395 convictions in advanced fee fraud cases and 1084 cybercrimes convictions in 2023 alone.

In a goodwill message, the Chairman, EFCC Nigeria Ola Olukoyede commended the Justice ministry for organizing the programme, lamenting that lately, increase in the number of computer users, growth of mobile communication and convergence of technologies has aided cybercimes.

Representative of the Cabinet Office, Idongesit Udoh said that UK remains committed to partnering with Nigeria on cyber security, upholding the principles of open, peaceful and secure cyberspace.

the intertwining of law and technology promises a plethora of opportunities, by staying updated and leveraging these opportunities. He added that Professionals can not only advance their careers but also contribute significantly to a safer and more just digital environment.

defend cyber-attacks, safeguard private information, regulate data protection and guarantee that justice is served in the face of constantly changing cyber-threats.

In his keynote address, Chair, African Union Group of Cyber security Experts, Mr Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola noted that

together, they will develop good cyber hygiene culture and secure their world.

The Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, in his goodwill message explained that raising awareness will help the legal system to be better prepared to

build capacity to be able to effectively combat it and this includes awareness creation.
In her conclusion, she appreciated the partners for their support and encourages all participants to actively engage in the very interesting sessions that have been well planned out so that

countering the use of Information and Communications Technology for Criminal Purposes and amongst others.

The SGF/PS emphasized that the global nature of the cybercrime menace sometimes described as ‘’phenomenon without borders’’ makes it imperative for governments to seek to

-Facilitated the accession to the Council of Europe’s Budapest Convention in July 2023,the only close to existing global treaty on cybercrimes; actively participated in the UN Negotiation Process of the Ad Hoc Committee to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on

regional and international standards, maintain international cooperation and effectively prosecute cybercrime and cyber security matters, the Federal Ministry of Justice has done the following’’: