In a significant move to enhance data protection and privacy in Nigeria, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently held a virtual meeting with key stakeholders. The session included Microsoft’s Head of Governance Affairs for Nigeria, Nonye Ujam, and the Chief Executive Officer of Data Science Nigeria (DSN), Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi.
The meeting focused on Microsoft-supported initiatives aimed at capacity building for the NDPC, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data protection best practices, and enabling technologies.
Dr. Olatunji, in his remarks, underscored the importance of human capital development as a catalyst for innovation. He noted that this priority aligns seamlessly with the Commission’s strategic roadmap. “The global data protection and privacy ecosystem is evolving rapidly,” he said, reiterating the Commission’s commitment to equipping its workforce with the skills needed to meet international standards.
The training program, supported by Microsoft, aims to enhance the NDPC’s ability to execute its regulatory duties under the Nigeria Data Protection Act effectively. It also seeks to foster a robust culture of privacy and position the Commission as a trailblazing regulatory authority in Africa.
This collaboration signals a renewed effort to champion privacy rights and ensure Nigeria’s compliance with global best practices in data protection.
