The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently hosted representatives from global technology giants Meta, Microsoft, and Google in a high-level strategic meeting aimed at fostering collaboration.
The meeting, which was gathered by Techeconomy, focused on exploring potential partnerships between the NDPC and the three industry leaders. Acknowledging collaboration as a key pillar of the Commission’s strategic roadmap, the tech companies expressed their keen interest in aligning with this vision to enhance data protection frameworks in Nigeria.
During the discussions, Meta, Microsoft, and Google emphasized the significance of leveraging their expertise alongside the Commission’s efforts to support its regulatory mandate. The proposed partnership would serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the exchange of industry perspectives between stakeholders and the Commission.
Dr. Olatunji, in his remarks, welcomed the collaboration proposal, highlighting the NDPC’s existing partnerships with both local and international organizations. He stressed the importance of synergy between the public sector, private sector, civil society groups, and academia to ensure effective data protection policies and implementation.
Furthermore, he underscored the alignment of this collaboration with the Commission’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) 2023–2027, which seeks to drive sustainable data protection initiatives. According to Dr. Olatunji, this initiative marks a groundbreaking effort as it will be the first of its kind in Africa, fostering a cooperative framework between industry leaders and regulatory authorities.
The next steps agreed upon include the formation of a working group and the development of terms of reference to guide the collaboration, ensuring a structured and impactful partnership.
