The Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Forensics & Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria has admitted the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria as institutional representatives into its council.
The institute said the decision aligns with its statutory mandate and recognition that forensic science is multidisciplinary, spanning more than 127 professional and knowledge domains globally.
In a statement, CIFCFIN’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Dr Isa Salifu, said the inclusion of the two bodies would strengthen efforts to address cybercrime, infrastructure failures, and fraud across key sectors.
“The handshake with CPN will help to address issues of cybercrimes and loss of billions of Naira by individuals and organisations; quacks in the space and protection of national digital infrastructures and payment gateways – banks, finances, etc., while the handshake with COREN will provide solutions to engineering frauds and failure including use of low/poor quality materials, building collapse, among others,” he said.
He said the inclusion of CPN and COREN in the institute’s policy-making structure reinforces its commitment to advancing forensic science, fraud investigation, cybersecurity, and digital intelligence across Nigeria through a multi-sectoral governance framework.
“As forensic applications continue to evolve within digital ecosystems, cybersecurity, financial systems, legal processes, public governance, healthcare, engineering, and other specialised sectors, CIFCFIN remains committed to ensuring broad-based representation and expertise within its governance structure,” he said.
Salifu added that the move gives effect to Section 6 of the CIFCFIN Establishment Act 2022, which empowers the institute “to establish Boards of Diplomates and other professional structures aimed at ensuring comprehensive coverage of forensic knowledge across all domain areas.”
Other institutional representatives on the Governing Council of CIFCFIN, the sole forensic institute chartered by statute in Nigeria, include the Federal Ministry of Justice, Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Interior, the Police Service Commission, and the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF).
He said the inclusion of representatives from key professional institutions aligns with the intent of the CIFCFIN Establishment Act by promoting inclusivity, professional integration, and cross-sector collaboration in forensic development.
“The institute remains steadfast in its mission to build a globally respected forensic and investigative profession driven by integrity, competence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration,” he said.
