The Nasarawa State Information and Digital Economy Agency (NASITDEA) plans to train youths in cybersecurity as part of its 2026 budget initiatives. Director-General Haruna Sani disclosed this during a budget performance review session with the Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education in Lafia on Friday. He said the training would help curb cybercrime while promoting peace and socio-economic development in the state. Sani emphasized the importance of ICT in human and societal progress and pledged continued youth training in the sector. He thanked Governor Abdullahi Sule and the committee for supporting NASITDEA's activities and reaffirmed his commitment to the agency's growth. Sani, however, requested faster release of funds to support the agency's development.
Abel Bala, chairman of the committee, stated that Speaker Danladi Jatau had directed all standing committees to conduct oversight functions on MDAs. Bala, represented by vice chairman Luka Zhekaba, noted that the Nigerian Constitution empowers the legislature to assess MDA budget performance. He asked NASITDEA to disclose the percentage of its 2026 budget implementation from January to date. Bala praised Governor Sule for prioritizing ICT in the state and urged the agency to boost its revenue generation. He also encouraged collaboration with relevant stakeholders for greater success and assured NASITDEA of the committee's support.
Haruna Sani is asking for more funds to train youths in cybersecurity while the agency has yet to report its 2026 budget performance percentage. If the money is already delayed or unaccounted for, the promised training risks becoming another unfulfilled plan. Nigerians in Nasarawa who need these skills may miss out if implementation lags behind announcements. The committee's oversight must now demand clear figures, not just promises.
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