Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the 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). This significant appointment was confirmed during the Committee's meeting held on April 2, 2025, as announced in a statement signed by Babatunde Bamigboye Esq. CDPRP, Head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations at the NDPC.
The Anglophone Countries Committee serves as a multilateral platform dedicated to promoting data privacy and protection among its members. In accepting the role, Dr. Olatunji expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in Nigeria, recognizing the critical timing of this appointment amid Africa's ongoing efforts to safeguard the privacy rights of its over 1.4 billion citizens within the global data processing framework.
Dr. Olatunji emphasized the importance of collective responsibility among committee members in fulfilling their obligations to protect data subjects across the continent. "We must view our work as a unified effort that benefits all individuals whose data we seek to protect," he stated.
In addition to his new role, Nigeria is also set to host the 2025 NADPA Annual General Meeting and Conference from May 6 to May 8, 2025. This year's conference will focus on the theme: "Balancing Innovation in Africa: Data Protection and Privacy in Emerging Technologies." The event aims to highlight Nigeria's significant progress in building a sustainable digital economy under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The upcoming conference is expected to attract stakeholders from across the continent, fostering discussions on the intersection of technological innovation and data protection, and reinforcing Nigeria's commitment to advancing data privacy standards in Africa.
As Nigeria takes the lead in this crucial area, the efforts of the Anglophone Countries Committee, under Dr. Olatunji's leadership, will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data protection across the continent.
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