Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s first lady has become the champion of the Global Child Online Protection (COP). Her appointment was made possible by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Multilateral Partnership against Cyber Threats (IMPACT)
The Child Online Protection initiative aims to identify risks and vulnerabilities to children in cyberspace, create awareness, develop practical tools to help minimize risk, and share knowledge and experience.
As the new leader of ITU’s COP, Jonathan will work toward creating a safe environment for children while they are on the internet, as well as push for reforms not only in the Africa region but across the globe.
ITU said it believes in the first lady’s ability to spread the cyber security message and push for necessary reforms not only in the Africa region, but across the globe.
Aside the COP initiative, ITU and IMPACT are looking at the possibility of setting up a Cybersecurity Regional Centre in Nigeria, which will play an essential role in supporting the expansion of their network globally, by localising cyber security services to meet the unique needs of the region.
