As the 10th Africa Cybercrime Working Group Meeting concludes in Abuja, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, extends warm congratulations to CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, the newly elected Chairperson of the Africa Working Group on Cybercrime for Heads of Units for the period of 2024-2026.
CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), emerged victorious in a keenly contested election determined by INTERPOL delegates from Malawi, Cameroon, South Sudan, and Nigeria. This significant achievement reflects Nigeria’s leadership in combating cybercrime on the African continent.
The 10th Africa Working Group Meeting, hosted at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel from April 29th to May 3rd, witnessed robust discussions and deliberations among cybercrime unit heads from various African countries. CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry’s election underscores his profound expertise and over 8 years of experience in the cybercrime domain.
In his acceptance speech, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry expressed profound gratitude for the trust placed in him and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering collaboration among member units to combat cyber threats effectively. He outlined a strategic roadmap focusing on specialized Cybercrime Units, technology investment, capacity building, and legislative support to bolster cybersecurity across Africa.
The IGP commended CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry’s leadership, emphasizing the pivotal role of indigenous technologies in addressing Africa’s unique cyber challenges. He reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s readiness to embrace technological advancements to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry’s appointment signals a new era of cybersecurity leadership in Africa, with a strong emphasis on cooperation, innovation, and collective action against cybercrime. The Nigeria Police Force pledges unwavering support to CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry and the Africa Working Group in advancing cybersecurity initiatives across the continent.
The elevation of CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry to the Chairmanship of the Africa Working Group on Cybercrime for Heads of Units underscores Nigeria’s commitment to combating cyber threats and promoting a secure digital environment in Africa.
This historic election heralds a promising future for cybersecurity collaboration across Africa under the adept leadership of CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry.
