Monrovia, Liberia – Cybersecurity is a major issue that must be integrated for the country’s benefit, according to Dr. Ibrahim Al-Bakri Nyei, deputy foreign minister for international cooperation and economic integration.
Speaking Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the opening of a three-day intensive Cyber Security awareness and training in Monrovia, Minister Nyei stated that Cyber Security is new, but a very important field in the information communication and technology sector because of increasing threats which has engulfed due to increasing used of the Cyber space daily.
Dr. Nyei, serving as a guest speaker under the theme “Strengthening digital Security readiness in Liberia’s security sector,” urged Liberians to view cyber security as important as physical security. He hailed the Monrovia Business School for such a meaningful training and awareness which he stated is key to the Country.
“I am extremely thrilled about the development of the Monrovia Business school and it is a personal joy that MBS will give specialized training in order for students to learn fundamental skills in entrepreneurship, financial management encompassing all elements of business,” he added.
“A skillful private sector that will adequately drive the economy” is a key component that Deputy Minister Nyei reiterated as being necessary for any economy to be driven.
Several government agencies, he noted, are currently moving from manual to digital information and database systems, respectively, because of their vital significance.
“The government has also launched an online procurement system where information of big companies will be stored for future purposes” he noted.
Minister Nyei called on the participants to take the training on cyber security and awareness seriously, as it is crucial for their various institutions and the nation as a whole. He assured the trainees that after receiving adequate training in cyber security, they will be able to assist in combating cyberthreats, particularly those posed by hackers who use their illegal activities to hack election systems, spread false information meant to influence public opinion, and blackmail, among other activities.
Meanwhile, the training with focus on the security sector is key as participants after the rigorous training process are expected to be certificated. Since Liberia is progressively becoming more technologically advanced, the legal system must be aware of these cyberthreats in order to respond to them effectively.
