Professor Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, a distinguished university faculty member and computer expert, has urged the federal government to endorse the implementation of biometric technology in public spaces to counteract cybercrime in the nation.
Professor Rasheed has also advocated for the integration of fingerprint authentication across all educational processes within the university system, aiming to prevent cases of impersonation and enhance campus security.
He proposed that students’ biometric data could be efficiently gathered from the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).
These recommendations were presented during Professor Rasheed’s 239th inaugural lecture at the University of Ilorin, where he addressed the challenges of net-centric computing in a lecture titled “Deconstructing The Crawling Mindsets: Combatting Security Challenges of Net-Centric Computing.”
Professor Rasheed emphasised that embracing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within a net-centric computing environment is imperative for seamless operations and to remain competitive on a global scale.
He underscored the need for sophisticated authentication methods to ensure the security of both card-based and card-less financial transactions, thereby preventing various forms of financial fraud.
Professor Rasheed urged the government to allocate sufficient resources to raise awareness about the significance of adapting to the emerging digital era, with a particular focus on using indigenous Nigerian languages.
In light of the evolving nature of the field, Professor Rasheed recommended that organisations hire experts well-versed in information and cybersecurity, offering continuous training to keep up with the evolving landscape.
