By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
Founder of Surfspot Communications Ltd, Engr. Akohamen Emmanuel Agenmonmen has called for heightened awareness and deliberate action on cybersecurity and privacy, particularly through the lens of family life, saying such will engender a healthy society.
He said that cyber security and privacy in the digital world is important because of the future generations, stating that their reality is the Internet.
Addressing professionals at the monthly technical session of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Edo State Chapter, Engr. Ako Agenmonmen delivered a thought-provoking paper titled “Cybersecurity and Privacy in the Digital Age”where he emphasized that the online world is not merely a tool of convenience but the prevailing reality for this generation and those to come.
Drawing comparisons between the offline and online world, he warned against the tendency of some persons to trivialize digital engagements adding that, the online world is just as real as the offline world, with far-reaching consequences, positive and negative, stressing that due to its speed and reach, its impact is often amplified.
According to him “the online world is our collective current reality—and for our children, it’s all they’ve ever known. To protect their future, we must build digital capacity today, starting from the home,”
Engr. Ako encouraged families to foster open communication, remain actively involved in their children’s digital lives and embrace privacy tools and parental controls to safeguard their homes.
He also addressed fellow engineers, urging them to champion cybersafety behaviours and serve as protectors of the nation’s digital infrastructure.
The presentation sparked an engaging question and answer session, during which participating engineers explored the practical applications of cybersecurity in both family contexts and engineering practices.
In recognition of his insightful contributions to digital technology, an Award of Appreciation was presented to Engr. Agenmonmen by Engr. Dr. Mrs. Tina E. Oigiagbe (Chairman) and Engr. Prof. Sir Sunday O. Onohaebi, on behalf of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, Benin Chapter
As a seasoned ICT leader and advocate for digital safety, Engr. Ako Agenmonmen continues to champion initiatives that bridge the gap between rapid technology adoption and responsible usage, driving conversations that place families and professionals at the heart of Nigeria’s digital future.
