Lofa County lawmaker wants government agencies to explain their capacity to prevent and respond to cyberattacks, warning that weaknesses could expose critical national infrastructure to security threats.
MONROVIA – Lofa County Senator Momo T. Cyrus is pushing for a Senate assessment of Liberia’s ability to defend its digital infrastructure, warning that cybersecurity weaknesses could expose government institutions and essential services to serious risks.
By Sampson W. Weah – sampsonwweah7@gmail.comA
In a communication presented to the Senate Plenary on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Senator Cyrus called for relevant government agencies to appear before lawmakers and explain the country’s existing security measures against cyberattacks.
The senator said Liberia needs to establish whether its institutions have the technical capacity, trained personnel, and operational systems required to identify, prevent, and contain cyber threats.
His request comes amid growing concerns over cybercrime across Africa, particularly in West Africa, where attacks targeting businesses, public institutions, and critical infrastructure have become an increasing security concern.
To support his call, Cyrus cited INTERPOL’s 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment, which reported that cyber-related offences account for more than 30 percent of reported crimes in Western and Eastern Africa.
The assessment identified online fraud, ransomware, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) among the most frequently reported forms of cybercrime. It also documented incidents involving attacks on critical infrastructure and government databases in other African countries.
Cyrus wants the Senate to obtain detailed explanations from institutions responsible for telecommunications, national security, and digital governance regarding the country’s level of preparedness to address cyber threats.
Specifically, he is seeking information on Liberia’s cybersecurity laws and policies, the technical and human resources available to relevant agencies, and the procedures in place for responding to cyberattacks.
He also wants officials to explain what safeguards are in place to secure government databases, financial networks, energy facilities, and telecommunications systems against unauthorized access and disruption.
The lawmaker argued that the growing reliance on digital technology in public administration and essential services makes cybersecurity a matter of national security that requires sustained government attention.
The communication has been received by the Senate Plenary and forwarded to the Senate Leadership for consideration and further action.
