Nigerian Army now Takes Advantage of Convergence of Electronic, Cyber Warfare, Says COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities and is now taking advantage of the convergence of electronic and cyber warfare.

Mr Lagbaja said this on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of the Maiden Cyber Security Workshop of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare School, (NACWS).

He said the limitation, which was primarily due to the high cost of devices and the limited technical know-how within the army, had been overcome.

“This is because ICT networks are also dependent upon the myriad properties of the Electro Magnetic Spectrum for their essential connectivity in cyberspace, an environment where a number of actors operate to create exponential effect when compared to other domains.

“I therefore urge the school to hold and expand this collaboration until we find the ability to play the role of second eleven in this field.

“The workshop should not only focus on cybersecurity, but should include cyber warfare, as this will equip the Nigerian Army”, the Army boss charged.