Sterling Convenes, Harps Collaboration for Improved Cybersecurity  

Nume Ekeghe

Sterling Financial Holdings Company has said that it is actively driving collaboration and partnerships with regulators, infrastructure providers, operators, and other financial services providers to bolster the security of the Nigerian consumer and improve the safety of the financial ecosystem.    

Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer of Sterling Financial Holdings, Olayinka Oni stated this during his speech at the recently held Sterling Thought Leadership Series for Information Technology, themed, “The State of FI Consumer Security.” 

Oni said: “This session, which will be the first of many, will seek to enhance our collective knowledge and inspire collaborative endeavors aimed at fortifying the digital realm, especially as an increasing number of customers turn to digital channels for value delivery.”  

He underscored how this platform facilitates the exchange of ideas among thought leaders, challenges traditional norms, and charts a course toward a more secure digital environment, further describing the event as a platform to anticipate the evolving threats, adapt strategies, and promote a safer digital world marked by technological advancements and heightened cyber threats. 

Oni added: “This gathering represents a convergence of ideas, experiences, and visions that will drive advancements in securing the digital finance industry as our contributions and eventual decisions will have a direct impact on consumer rights, trust, and the continuity of our businesses.” 

He concluded by saying that every organization participating directly acknowledges the evolving threats faced by operators and thought leaders in this space, and that their presence and contribution shows that they view themselves as more than just service providers, but custodians of monetary value and trust.