NDPC unveils DPOs to address human capital development in Nigeria

With the motive to address human capital development, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled the National Certification Program for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in Nigeria.

This milestone achievement was unveiled by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani.

The initiative aligns with NDPC’s strategic roadmap for human capital development and underscores efforts to domesticate the certification of DPOs in Nigeria.

It also highlights Nigeria’s leadership in promoting data protection and privacy across Africa and beyond.

In his welcome address, the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, emphasised that the domestication process is a significant step toward creating job opportunities for Nigerian youths within the data protection and privacy ecosystem and the broader digital economy. He noted that this initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He urged participants to make the most of this opportunity to become part of the global pool of certified DPOs.

During his speech, Tijani emphasised the critical importance of the training to the Federal Government, describing it as a strategic investment in Nigerian youths. He highlighted that data protection has become essential in a world increasingly reliant on digital technologies. In his words, “The more connected we are, the more vulnerable we are.”

In attendance was the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. Other dignitaries at the event include the DG of NITDA, Dr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi; the MD/CEO of NIGCOMSAT, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen; the DG/CEO of NLRC, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila; and the Director,  NPF NCCC, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry; among others.

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