The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken another significant step toward strengthening data privacy and digital trust in Nigeria’s business ecosystem following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in Abuja.
The agreement, signed at the NACCIMA headquarters, represents a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening compliance with data protection regulations among businesses and promoting responsible data governance within Nigeria’s organised private sector.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, described the partnership as a milestone in advancing Nigeria’s data protection framework and fostering stronger collaboration between regulators and the business community.
Dr. Olatunji commended NACCIMA, under the leadership of its National President, Jani Ibrahim, for demonstrating a proactive commitment to data protection and privacy. He particularly acknowledged the association’s participation in National Privacy Week 2026, describing it as a clear signal of the private sector’s growing recognition of the importance of safeguarding personal data in the digital economy.
According to him, NACCIMA represents a vast network of businesses across multiple sectors of the Nigerian economy, many of which function as major data controllers and data processors. As such, he noted that strengthening data protection awareness and compliance within the association will have far-reaching impact across the country’s economic landscape.
Dr. Olatunji explained that the newly signed MoU is designed to promote best practices in data protection, improve privacy awareness among businesses, and support the development of a more secure digital ecosystem for Nigerian enterprises.
He also emphasised that stronger data protection standards are essential for attracting global investment and strengthening Nigeria’s competitiveness in the digital economy. The collaboration, he said, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises policies capable of boosting investor confidence and increasing foreign direct investment into the country.
In his response, NACCIMA President Engineer Jani Ibrahim praised Dr. Olatunji for the leadership he has brought to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, noting that the NDPC has continued to position Nigeria as a credible player in the global data protection ecosystem.
Engineer Ibrahim stressed that as businesses worldwide increasingly transition to digital operations, trust has become a central component of economic growth. According to him, such trust can only be built when organisations demonstrate strong commitment to protecting personal and corporate data.
He expressed confidence that the operationalisation of the MoU will strengthen investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy while also promoting responsible business practices that safeguard the rights and privacy of individuals.
Beyond its economic benefits, Ibrahim added that stronger data protection standards will ultimately improve the well-being of Nigerians by ensuring that businesses and institutions handle personal information with greater responsibility and transparency.
The event also featured a symbolic recognition of Dr. Olatunji’s contribution to strengthening Nigeria’s digital governance ecosystem, as he was formally inducted as a member of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
Industry stakeholders believe the partnership between NDPC and NACCIMA will play a critical role in promoting a culture of data privacy, strengthening regulatory compliance among businesses, and positioning Nigeria as a trusted destination for digital innovation and global investment.