*********UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu appointed as Chairman CyberCop Global Council for Africa Region
According to the letter that was received from Global Chairman of CyberCop Global Council signed by Anil Pratham The former DGP and Global Chairman of CyberCop Global Council
Dated on February 2026 the First African UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has been appointed as Africa Chairman Board of Trustees of CyberCop Global Council
About The CyberCop Global Council
CyberCop Global Council is a global cybersecurity initiative under the Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council (UNAccc). It aims to build a safer digital world through vigilance, intelligence policing, and international cooperation. Some key focuses include ¹:
- Global Cooperation: Joint investigations, information sharing, and alignment with frameworks like INTERPOL and UNODC
- AI Governance: Ensuring AI systems follow ethical, privacy-centric, and secure guidelines
- Cyber Courts: Advocating for specialized courts for speedy disposal of cybercrime cases
- Capacity Building: Training programs for law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals
The council brings together international leaders, law enforcement veterans, and cybersecurity experts to address evolving cyber threats.
About Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu
Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is a Nigerian academic and The First African UNESCO Laureate recognized for his outstanding contributions to education. He’s a World Acclaimed Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Information Communication Technology, honored with a golden certificate and medal from UNESCO and top up by University of Nigeria Nsukka Nigeria and other world wide
Some of his notable achievements include:
- Awards and Recognition:
- World Records Holder of many global organizations with various Global Golden Medals and Certificates included Noble Book of World Records and others PHILANTHROPIST Award (2023), Global ICON Award (2023), and Outstanding Global Achievements Award (2023)
- Leadership Roles:
- Africa Chairman Board of Trustees of Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council UNACCC an official Partner of United Nations and other organizations world wide, Vice Chancellor Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc in USA International Chairman, Board of Trustees of Africa Information Technology Consultancy; Chief Editor, Technoarete Transactions on Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education
- Academic Positions: He has been appointed to many academics positions both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria such Chairman and Member of Accreditation Panel of some Nigeria Universities appointed by National Universities Commission Abuja Nigeria and Chairman Board of Trustees of Universities and Organizations world wide , Visiting Professor of some Universities both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria such Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, University of Medical Science Ondo City Ondo State Nigeria Bharat University India and others world wide
He’s also a recipient of the International Shakespeare Award for Literary Achievement and has been listed as one of the 100 Top Educators of the World