In a bid to uphold the principles outlined in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, will on Thursday in Lagos State, introduce the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign.
Spearheaded by the Nigerian Stakeholders for Data Protection Awareness (NSDPA), this initiative aims to educate Nigerian citizens, businesses, and organisations about the crucial importance of safeguarding personal data and privacy in the digital realm.
The primary objective of the campaign is to raise awareness on the significance of data protection and privacy, not only to foster a secure digital environment but also to stimulate job opportunities across Nigeria.
By empowering thousands of Nigerians to contribute their creativity to the campaign, the NSDPA seeks to deepen the value proposition of the National Awareness Campaign while simultaneously addressing critical issues in data protection.
Comprising seasoned professionals from various sectors, the NSDPA is united in its mission to promote strategic awareness regarding data protection and privacy throughout Nigeria.
Recognising 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
A statement signed by the Head, Media, NDPC, Itunu Dosekun, disclosed that the National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign, set to utilise extensive media resources, is a collaborative effort between the NSDPA and the NDPC. Its overarching aim is to assist the NDPC in achieving its strategic mandate of fostering a National Culture of Data Protection Awareness, aligning with the provisions outlined in the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
Through this campaign, Nigeria endeavors to create a safer and more secure digital environment while empowering its citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their personal data.
