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DEPUTY SPEAKER Kalu Calls for Citizen-Oriented Framework to Combat Cybercrime
Abuja, Nigeria – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has advocated for a citizen-oriented legislative framework to tackle the growing menace of cybercrime and online harms. He emphasized the need to protect vulnerable groups, particularly women and young people, who are often subjected to harassment and psychological abuse in the digital space.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop organized by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), Hon. Kalu highlighted alarming statistics on cyberbullying, hate speech, and misinformation.
The framework, he suggested, should prioritize citizen-centric approaches to mitigate the adverse effects of cybercrime and online harms. Hon. Kalu’s call aims to ensure a safer digital environment for Nigerians, especially women and young people.