The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled its 2025 agenda, which includes a significant increase in enforcement actions and the imposition of substantial fines on entities found to be in violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
Eko Hot Blog reports that National Commissioner and CEO of the Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, made the announcement through a video shared on the Commission’s social media platforms.
Olatunji stated, “For data controllers and processors, there is going to be massive enforcement. We have never really issued any fine, but going forward, you’ll hear us giving heavy penalties.”
Dr. Vincent Olatunji reaffirmed the commission’s dedication to upholding Nigerians’ data rights as outlined in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
He emphasized that the NDPC would enforce strict consequences for data controllers and processors found in violation of these rights.
Dr. Olatunji highlighted the extensive stakeholder engagements conducted by the NDPC across public and private sectors, which have played a crucial role in promoting awareness and compliance with the commission’s mandate.
These efforts have resulted in several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with key organizations such as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), the Data Privacy Office of Canada, and the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC).
Looking ahead, the NDPC will advance to the second phase of its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (NDP-SRAP 2023-2027) in 2025.
He said this phase was expected to create job opportunities within Nigeria’s data protection and privacy ecosystem, particularly for young people.
“The commission has been actively training Nigerians in data protection and privacy, creating a pool of globally competitive experts within the data protection sector in 2025.
“There are a lot of data controllers and processors that are looking for people to work with them. Now those that we have trained in 2024, those we have certified, we are going to do more this year to actually launch them to the job market where they can really work with data controllers and processors,” he said.
Additionally, he said the NDPC would continue nationwide efforts to promote data protection awareness.
He also said the commission aimed to educate citizens about their rights and the importance of data privacy while reminding data controllers and processors of their obligations under the NDP Act.
Olatunji emphasised that these initiatives were part of the broader goal to embed a culture of data protection and privacy in Nigeria.
As part of its international engagement efforts, Nigeria will host the “Network of African Data Protection Authorities Conference” in May 2025, with over 40 nations with existing data protection laws expected to attend.
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According to Olatunji, this global event will position Nigeria as a leader in the data protection ecosystem, and bring significant economic benefits to the country.
The NDPC boss reiterated the commission’s commitment to ensuring data protection and privacy become integral to Nigeria’s digital landscape, building trust and fostering economic growth.
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