{"id":468,"date":"2025-06-13T14:30:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccprong.com.ng\/?p=468"},"modified":"2025-06-13T14:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:35:26","slug":"468","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccprong.com.ng\/?p=468","title":{"rendered":"Child Cyber Protection Visits Plateau State Commissioner For Science, Technology & Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a decisive move to tackle rising cyber threats, Plateau State\u2019s Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation,\u00a0Hon. Bako Cletus Shurkuk<\/strong>, has pledged full governmental support for C-C Pro\u2019s Digital Education Initiatives against Cyber Crimes<\/strong><\/em>. The collaboration, solidified during a high-level meeting at the Joseph Gomwalk Secretariat, aims to equip youths with digital literacy tools while curbing online exploitation and cybercrime across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shurkuk<\/strong>\u00a0reaffirmed the state government\u2019s commitment to digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness. <\/strong>He pledging full support for C-C Pro\u2019s Child Protection Initiative Against Cyber Crimes (C-C Pro).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Initiatives & Commitments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Teen-Tech Mentorship Program<\/strong>: Launching March 19 at Government Secondary School, Hwolshe,<\/strong> to train 500+ students in cybersecurity, coding, and ethical internet use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Statewide Cybercrime Survey<\/strong>: Proposed by Shurkuk to map vulnerabilities and tailor interventions for Plateau\u2019s 2.1 million youths (NPC 2023).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Research-Driven Strategy<\/strong>: C-C Pro presented findings from its study,\u00a0\u201cInternet Use and Data Compliance of Nigerian Youth\u201d<\/em>, revealing 63% of Plateau teens lack awareness of privacy settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    C-C Pro\u2019s Vision for Cyber Safety and Digital Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    During the meeting, C-C Pro spokesperson, Mr. Andrew Amos<\/strong>, presented the organization\u2019s ongoing research, \u201cInternet Use and Data Compliance of Young People in Nigeria\u201d.<\/strong>  Amos highlighted the need for policy interventions<\/strong> to enhance cyber safety in schools and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mr. Amos emphasized that C-C Pro\u2019s core mission is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n