Upholding the principles delineated in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is poised to launch the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Spearheaded by the Nigerian Stakeholders for Data Protection Awareness (NSDPA), this endeavor aims to enlighten Nigerian citizens, enterprises, and establishments about the critical significance of preserving personal data and privacy in the digital sphere.
The primary goal of the campaign is to enhance awareness about the importance of data protection and privacy, not only to cultivate a secure digital atmosphere but also to foster employment opportunities throughout Nigeria. By empowering thousands of Nigerians to contribute their ingenuity to the campaign, the NSDPA endeavors to enrich the value proposition of the National Awareness Campaign while simultaneously tackling crucial issues in data protection.
Comprising experienced professionals from diverse sectors, the NSDPA is unified in its quest to promote strategic awareness concerning data protection and privacy across Nigeria. Acknowledging the pivotal role of such awareness in nurturing a robust digital economy, the campaign aims to reach citizens across all six geo-political zones of Nigeria, including:
- North West: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Dutse, Birni Kebbi, Gusau
- North East: Maiduguri, Yola, Gombe, Jalingo, Bauchi, Damaturu
- North Central: Jos, Makurdi, Lafia, Ilorin, Minna
- South West: Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Akure, Ado-Ekiti, Oshogbo
- South East: Enugu, Owerri, Abakaliki, Awka, Umuahia
- South South: Port Harcourt, Calabar, Uyo, Yenagoa, Benin, Asaba
The National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign, slated to leverage extensive media resources, represents a collaborative endeavor between the NSDPA and the NDPC. Its overarching objective is to support the NDPC in fulfilling its strategic mandate of nurturing a National Culture of Data Protection Awareness, aligning with the stipulations set forth in the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
Through this campaign, Nigeria endeavors to establish a safer and more secure digital environment while equipping its citizens with the knowledge and capabilities required to safeguard their personal data.
