Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has been appointed as the Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee of the Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). His appointment was confirmed on April 2, 2025.
The Committee serves as a platform for promoting data privacy and protection across member countries.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Olatunji expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in Nigeria and emphasized the collective responsibility of member nations in safeguarding data privacy across the continent.
Nigeria is also set to host the 2025 NADPA Annual General Meeting and Conference from May 6 to May 8, 2025. Themed “Balancing Innovation in Africa: Data Protection and Privacy in Emerging Technologies,” the event will highlight Nigeria’s progress in digital economy development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
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