A five-man Nigerian Navy team has emerged overall champion at the 2026 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Cyber Drill Finals, earning the personal commendation of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, AM.
The finals were organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with SecDojo on 27 October 2026, as part of the National Cyber Security Conference (NCSC) 2026.
Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed in a statement that the winning team was made up of Lieutenant Commander JE Peter, Lieutenant YS Danladi, Lieutenant MM Huseini, Sub-Lieutenant IB Gaya and Sub-Lieutenant A Adam.
Their victory reflects the Service’s growing expertise in cybersecurity and its commitment to building specialised capabilities in emerging digital technologies.
Participants were assessed through realistic simulated scenarios covering offensive security, application security, threat detection, incident investigation and defensive cyber operations.
The result underscores the Nigerian Navy’s investment in technical competence and professional development aimed at protecting information systems and critical digital infrastructure.
The CNS described the win as a testament to the team’s discipline, dedication and professionalism.
He urged the personnel to maintain the Nigerian Navy’s high professional standards and to apply their expertise in strengthening naval operations and enhancing maritime security.
