The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has admitted the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) into its Governing Council, in a move aimed at strengthening interdisciplinary forensic governance in the country.
The decision was announced in a statement by the institute’s registrar and chief executive, Dr. Isa Salifu, who said the inclusion of both bodies reflects the expanding scope of forensic science across digital systems, infrastructure, and regulatory environments.
Salifu said the partnership with CPN is expected to strengthen the fight against cybercrime, digital fraud, and attacks on critical financial infrastructure, while COREN’s involvement will help address engineering fraud, building collapses, and the use of substandard materials in construction.
He noted that forensic practice is no longer limited to traditional investigation but now spans cybersecurity, finance, engineering, public administration, healthcare, and other technical sectors.
“As forensic applications continue to evolve within digital ecosystems, cybersecurity, financial systems, legal processes, public governance, healthcare, engineering, and other specialized sectors, CIFCFIN remains committed to ensuring broad-based representation and expertise within its governance structure,” he said.
The institute also referenced Section 6 of its Establishment Act 2022, which empowers it to establish professional boards and governance structures to broaden forensic knowledge across multiple domains.
CIFCFIN said its Governing Council already includes representation from key federal institutions, including the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, the Federal Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Police Service Commission, and the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation.
According to the institute, the expanded structure is designed to improve collaboration between regulatory bodies and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to respond to fraud, cyber threats, and engineering-related failures.
Salihu added that the institute remains committed to building a globally competitive forensic profession anchored on integrity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
