The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy aimed at rehabilitating convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills—and supporting them with monthly allowances during their reintegration process.
The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to him, the proposed 500-capacity centre, which is expected to grow to accommodate up to 2,500 people, will redirect the tech skills of convicted Nigerian fraudsters toward legitimate sectors of the digital economy.
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“We are building a plan now, where we are getting the support of some key development partners to build a 500-capacity cybercrime response centre. We are going to bring in these guys and direct their skills toward the productive sector,” Olukoyede said.
He added that participants would receive vocational training and monthly stipends during their stay at the facility, helping to encourage a full transition away from criminal activity. The academy, he noted, is expected to become operational next year.
“We hope this centre will be operational by next year, with 2,500 people. At that time, we will support them with allowances,” Olukoyede confirmed.
Source: Nairametrics
