Nigerian Navy Wins 2026 National MDAs Cyber Drill Finals, CNS Commends Team
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, AM, has congratulated the Nigerian Navy team for emerging champion at the 2026 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Cyber Drill Finals organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with SecDojo.
The competition, held on October 27, 2026, formed part of the activities at the National Cyber Security Conference (NCSC) 2026.
The Nigerian Navy team, comprising Lieutenant Commander JE Peter, Lieutenant YS Danladi, Lieutenant MM Huseini, Sub-Lieutenant IB Gaya and Sub-Lieutenant A Adam, secured the top position after demonstrating exceptional cybersecurity skills and technical competence.
The competition assessed participants’ capabilities in offensive security, application security, threat detection, incident investigation and defensive cyber operations through realistic simulated scenarios.
The Navy’s victory underscores the Service’s commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities and developing specialised expertise in emerging digital technologies to safeguard information systems and critical digital infrastructure.
Reacting to the achievement, Vice Admiral Abbas described the victory as a testament to the team’s discipline, dedication and professionalism.
He commended the personnel for their outstanding performance and urged them to sustain the Nigerian Navy’s high professional standards while deploying their expertise to improve naval operations and enhance maritime security.
The achievement further highlights the importance of technical competence and continuous professional development in addressing evolving cybersecurity threats and protecting critical national infrastructure.
