National Assignment
10 February, 2024
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong at The United Nations Annual Parliamentary Hearing, New York.
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the United Nations Annual Parliamentary Hearing, New York, February 2024, where he highlighted Nigeria's strides in leveraging new technologies for enhancing peace and security.
He stated that, challenges such as funding constraints, ethical concerns, and privacy issues persist, and consequently hinder full adoption. He posited that the rise of digital transactions underscores the urgent need for cybersecurity training and legal frameworks.
He concluded that despite the challenges, Nigeria is committed to addressing the mitigating factors to fully harness the transformative potential of technology in ensuring peace and security.
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