CNS Hails Naval Officers After Nigerian Navy Triumphs at National Cybersecurity Competition
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, AM, has praised a team of Nigerian Navy personnel for winning the 2026 National Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Cyber Drill Finals.
The competition, organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with SecDojo, took place on October 27, 2026, during the National Cyber Security Conference (NCSC) 2026.
The Nigerian Navy team emerged champion after competing in a series of cybersecurity exercises designed to test participants’ technical knowledge and ability to respond to digital security threats.
Members of the victorious team are Lieutenant Commander JE Peter, Lieutenant YS Danladi, Lieutenant MM Huseini, Sub-Lieutenant IB Gaya and Sub-Lieutenant A Adam.
During the competition, participants were evaluated on their proficiency in offensive security, application security, threat detection, incident investigation and defensive cyber operations, using realistic simulated scenarios.
The Nigerian Navy’s performance reflects its growing capacity in cybersecurity and its sustained efforts to build the technical expertise required to protect sensitive information systems and critical digital infrastructure.
In his reaction, Vice Admiral Abbas described the team’s success as evidence of its discipline, dedication and professionalism.
The CNS commended the officers for representing the Service excellently and encouraged them to maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He also urged the personnel to apply the knowledge and skills gained to strengthen naval operations and contribute to improved maritime security.
The victory reinforces the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to developing specialised capabilities in emerging technologies as part of efforts to address evolving security challenges in the digital space.
