Delta: Cyberstalking, bullying now things of the past in Nigeria – Dr. Oghenesivbe, DG Bureau
…Urges social media influencers and bloggers to communicate responsibly
Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq., Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, has emphasized that cyber stalking and bullying are no longer tolerated in Nigeria.
He urged social media influencers, TikTokers, content creators, and new media practitioners to be fully aware of the laws regulating the cyber space, highlighting that ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.
Speaking as a guest on Rize FM Radio Warri on Saturday, and in a similar media engagement, the Bureau Chief emphasized that the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention,.) Act, 2015, is Nigeria’s primary legislation for combating online fraud and cybercrime, aiming to protect individuals and Critical National Information Infrastructure by establishing a legal framework for the investigation, prosecution, and prevention of cyber-related offenses.
Dr Oghenesivbe, who is also a Barrister at Law, and Minister in the Temple of Justice, said the Cybercrimes Act of 2015 addresses crimes like cyberstalking, fraud, unauthorized access to computer systems, and identity theft, and it was enacted to provide a comprehensive response to the growing issues of cybercrime in the country.
He assured that the 6th edition of the Delta Strategic Communication Workshop (DELCOM 2025) with the Theme “Strategic communication in the Digital Age: Leveraging on Artificial Intelligence for Effective Leadership” would dwell extensively on the Cybercrimes Act, Libel, and the deployment of Artificial Intelligence, digital tools for effective media engagements and information dissemination across multifaceted platforms.
Oghenesivbe commended Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his visionary and pragmatic leadership which has upscaled the state’s economic growth, infrastructure and human capacity development.
He said governor Oborevwori will on Monday 6th October declare open DELCOM 2025, assuring that the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, APC Delta Chapter Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, Delta Head of Service, Dr Mrs Mininim Oseji, Chief of Staff to Delta Governor, Hon Prince Johnson Erijo, Chief Adviser to Delta Governor, Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori, PhD, and other senior government officials will attend the opening ceremony.
“Cyber stalking and bulling can no longer thrive in Nigeria. It’s no longer business as usual. The cybercrimes Act of 2015 is in force, and ignorance is not a defense.
“Delcom 2025 will address legal issues around the cybercrimes Act, Libel and other subsisting laws, so as to better equip participants in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities,” Oghenesivbe said.
