ESET Nigeria has successfully concluded a cybersecurity awareness training programme for staff of the Lagos State Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reinforcing the state’s commitment to building a resilient and cyber-aware public sector workforce.
Held at the Staff Clinic Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, the training, themed “Cybersecurity in 2026: Defending Against Modern Threats in a Digital Workplace,” brought together government personnel from various MDAs to gain practical insights into emerging cyber threats and modern security best practices.
The programme addressed key cybersecurity challenges expected to shape the threat landscape in 2026, including artificial intelligence-driven attacks, deepfake-enabled fraud, advanced phishing schemes, ransomware, identity theft, cloud security risks, and supply chain compromises.
Participants engaged in interactive lectures, scenario-based discussions, case studies, and practical sessions designed to improve their ability to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in the workplace.
In one of the sessions, Mr. Olabanji Soledayo, Strategic Partnership Manager and Cybersecurity Awareness Evangelist at ESET Nigeria highlighted the increasing role of human awareness in combating sophisticated cyberattacks and safeguarding digital work environments. He also commended Lagos State Government for trusting ESET over the years in cybersecurity partnership.
The event also featured technical sessions on email security, endpoint protection, ransomware defense, threat detection, and modern cybersecurity practices relevant to government institutions.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Kadri Shamusideen, Deputy Director, Ministry of Science and Technology emphasized the importance of cybersecurity awareness as government services continue to undergo digital transformation. He added that as government operations become increasingly digitized, cybersecurity awareness has become a critical component of public service delivery. While technology provides the necessary security controls, our employees remain the first line of defense against cyber threats. Continuous education and awareness are therefore essential in ensuring that staff can identify emerging threats and respond appropriately.
Mr. Kadri described the training as timely and relevant, noting that cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and sophistication, commending the impressive turnout of participants and the support received from various MDAs across Lagos State.
According to him, strategic collaboration between government institutions and cybersecurity industry leaders remains critical to strengthening national cyber resilience.
ESET Nigeria noted that the programme forms part of its broader commitment to helping organizations across Nigeria improve cyber resilience through awareness, education, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.
As cybercriminals increasingly leverage artificial intelligence, social engineering, and identity-based attacks, cybersecurity experts continue to emphasize that employee awareness remains one of the most effective defenses against modern cyber threats.