Meta reaffirms its commitment to creating safer digital spaces in Nigeria and across Africa.
This is as the platform concluded “The Future of Online Safety Summit” in Abuja, a two-day event dedicated to addressing the growing threat of financial sextortion, scams and other digital crimes.
The summit brought together leading voices from government, law enforcement, civil society and the private sector to share strategies to combat online harm. With discussions focused on regional leadership and inclusive cooperation, the event highlighted Africa's growing role as a hub of digital innovation and cybersecurity response.
Speaking at the summit, Kojo Boakye, vice president of public policy for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey at Meta, said the company is committed to victim-centric, technology-driven solutions to combat digital crimes.
“We have developed a number of features to fight sextortion and fraud on our platform. Our approach involves working closely with experts and law enforcement professionals who deeply understand these crimes, allowing us to design effective systems that stop bad actors,” he explained.
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Meta featured several advanced security tools, including advanced content detection systems, advanced reporting mechanisms, and user controls that allow individuals to block, restrict, or report harmful interactions. These innovations are designed to quickly identify exploitation patterns and protect potential victims before harm occurs, the company said.
Binta L., Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). Adamu Bello commended META for its ongoing collaboration with Nigerian authorities, saying, “META has been one of NAPTIP's most valued partners in protecting vulnerable people online. This partnership demonstrates that public-private collaboration is essential to keeping users safe in the digital age.”
Reiterating this, Jamila Akaga Ade, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of the Cyber Crimes Prosecution Unit at the Federal Ministry of Justice, stressed the importance of cross-sector partnerships, saying, “The fight against cyber crimes requires a whole of government and whole of society approach. META’s leadership in organizing this summit is timely and important.
Beyond technology, the summit highlighted proactive prevention measures, ranging from digital literacy and youth-focused awareness campaigns to stronger law enforcement collaboration through multi-agency task forces such as the Joint Case Team on Cyber Crimes (JCTC).
