The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) was held in Abuja, drawing participation from 20 member nations across the continent.
The high-level event, hosted by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), brought together heads of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) to deliberate on strategies for advancing data protection and privacy in Africa.
Welcoming the delegates, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, expressed appreciation for the strong cooperation among member countries. He commended their contributions to the success of the conference, which took place at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
“We are honoured to host this year’s AGM and deeply appreciate the shared commitment of member nations to foster a culture of data protection across the continent,” Dr. Olatunji said.
Throughout the multi-day gathering, extensive deliberations highlighted the collective resolve of African nations to entrench data privacy as a cultural and institutional norm. Delegates discussed cross-border collaboration, legal frameworks, and capacity building, among other key issues in the digital governance space.
Countries represented at the AGM included Nigeria, Angola, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Morocco, The Gambia, Cape Verde, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Eswatini, Mali, Mauritania, Benin, Senegal, Somalia, Uganda, Chad, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
In a significant development, Côte d’Ivoire was announced as the next host for the 2026 edition of the NADPA-RAPDP Conference and AGM, a testament to its growing leadership in the continent’s data governance landscape.
The Network of African Data Protection Authorities continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital future through shared values, policies, and strategic engagement.
