Stakeholders in digital space have called for the urgent implementation of cyber-security policies to safeguard citizens, particularly children, from mental and moral abuse in cyberspace.
They made the call at an event held recently to mark the 2025 Cyber-security Awareness Day, an annual global day celebrates in October. It was organised by Levi EduTech, an information technology solutions agency focused on cyber-security and digital education.
The event, themed “Stay Safe Online,” brought together over 200 educators, ICT professionals, and policymakers at the University of Lagos, where participants discussed strategies to promote moral responsibility, digital safety, and online ethics among young people.
The highlight of the day was the grand finale of the Cybersmart Educators Initiative (CEI) 1.0, a flagship programme by Levi EduTech that trained 140 teachers across public and private schools on the “Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Practices in Education.” The training equipped teachers with tools to integrate cyber security into classroom practice, promote safe technology use, and raise awareness about digital ethics.
According to Pastor Sehinde Johnson, Levi EduTech’s Media, Marketing, and Logistics Manager, the initiative represents “a national investment in Nigeria’s future.” “The Cybersmart Educators Initiative trained 140 educators nationwide, equipping them with practical skills to guide students in navigating the digital world safely and responsibly,” he said. “It’s about reshaping Nigeria’s education system through cyber-security awareness, digital literacy, and moral responsibility.”
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Johnson revealed that over N45 million was invested in the programme, which included capacity-building, digital tools, awards, and instructional resources for participating educators.
Delivering the keynote lecture titled: “Zero Trust Security for Nigerian Schools: A Practical Framework for Protecting Staff and Students Online,” Prof. Boniface Kayode Alese of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, stressed the need for schools to adopt structured cybersecurity frameworks. “There is an urgent need for Nigerian schools to implement security systems that protect both children and institutional data from emerging digital threats,” he said, adding that the initiative aligns with global efforts to build cyber-resilient educational systems.
In her address, Mrs. Naomi Adesola-Zion, Head of Operations at Levi EduTech, lamented the moral dangers of unregulated digital exposure among young people, warning that technology misuse has become a major source of ethical decline.
“Technology has become both a blessing and a battlefield; if we do not act intentionally and urgently, we risk losing not just privacy, but our children’s sense of right and wrong,” she said.
She called for a united effort among parents, schools, and policymakers to promote responsible and ethical technology use.
The event also featured the Cybersmart Awards, celebrating outstanding educators for excellence and innovation in cybersecurity education. Winners included: Best Cybersmart Teacher: Esther Ekanem, Valencia Junior Academy, Ibadan – N1,000,000. Oluwaseun Oluwasanya, Deeper Life High School, Mowe – N500,000, David Ipaye, Mabest Academy, Akure – N300,000.
Other awards were presented in categories such as Best in Cyber Policy Draft, Best in Practicals, Best Female Trainee, and Best Public School Teacher. Students also participated in the Cybersmart Inter-School Debate, showcasing their understanding of digital citizenship and online ethics. Amazing Talents College, Idimu, Lagos (Champion). Yeshua High School, Ojodu-Berger, Ogun State (1st Runner-up). Deeper Life High School (Abeokuta & Mowe Campuses) and Yaba College of Technology Secondary School, Lagos (2nd Runner-ups)
Levi EduTech also unveiled the Cybersmart Club Initiative, aimed at raising a generation of cyber-conscious, disciplined, and morally upright students. The club will operate in schools nationwide, teaching digital ethics, combating cyber bullying, and nurturing Cyber Ambassadors who will champion safe online behavior.
In her presentation titled: “Securing Tomorrow: A Collective Responsibility,” Prof. Olaide Obidi of the University of Lagos urged collaboration among educators, parents, and policymakers to build a culture of cybersecurity grounded in moral values.