The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has hosted the third edition of its Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening data protection and privacy awareness among students in tertiary institutions. The event attracted approximately 300 participants.
The campaign was officially declared open by the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who was represented by the Head of Research and Development at the Commission, Dr. Tolulope Pius-Fadipe. In her remarks, Dr. Pius-Fadipe emphasized the importance of responsible digital engagement and highlighted the role of academic institutions in cultivating a culture of data protection and ethical use of digital technologies.
Welcoming participants, the Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Professor Owunari Georgewill, expressed appreciation for the initiative, while the Director of CITE UNIPORT, Professor Omorogiuwa Eseosa, delivered the keynote address.
The event also featured two expert-led privacy sessions. Tosin Emmanuel, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberdeflex, presented a talk titled “Your Digital Footprint: Understanding and Managing Your Online Identity,” while Mojirayo Ogunlana, Executive Director of DigiCivic Initiative, spoke on “Understanding Your Digital Rights in the Digital World.”
A panel discussion themed “Privacy in the Age of AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies” formed part of the programme. The session was moderated by Digital Intelligence Analyst Ezeh Onyedika Joshua and featured contributions from David Odes, Founder of Web Security Lab; Preye Ikisa, a cybersecurity analyst; and Cynthia Nwobodo, a cybersecurity and digitalisation consultant for MSMEs.
The DPAC initiative continues to serve as a platform for educating young people on the importance of safeguarding personal data, understanding digital rights, and adopting safer online practices in an increasingly technology-driven world.
