UNODC noted that the NPF-NCCC recorded remarkable operational successes in 2024, particularly in financial recovery and victim restitution. Within the year, the Centre recovered illicit proceeds amounting to ₦8.82 billion, 115,237.91 USDT in cryptocurrency, and $84,000, all of which were returned to victims. The unit also dismantled 685 devices connected to cybercrime activities during the period.

The recognition from UNODC follows another recent international endorsement, as the NPF-NCCC was named the Best Cybercrime Unit in Africa by INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Directorate in Singapore. The award placed the Nigerian unit ahead of counterparts from 54 African countries, underscoring its rising influence on the continent.

The report also applauded the Centre’s efforts to modernise public engagement by upgrading its complaint system to an e-reporting platform, allowing members of the public to report cyber-related crimes more easily and efficiently.

While presenting copies of the report to the Director of the NPF-NCCC, UNODC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the unit through financial assistance, specialised training, and advanced technological tools aimed at improving operational efficiency.

In response, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended UNODC for its continued collaboration and reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring a safer and more secure cyberspace for citizens and businesses.