The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has yesterday officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference and Annual General Meeting.
In his inaugural address at the event which took place in the Abuja office, Dr Olatunji expressed his gratitude to all the committees, which comprise representatives from various sectors, including the public and private sectors as well as multinationals, for their interest and enthusiasm toward the success of the upcoming event.
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He urged the committee to work together to bring the whole world to Nigeria, including data protection experts, multinationals, and foreign investors, which is in alignment with the eight-point agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dr Vincent Olatunji also emphasised that this NADPA conference represents the largest gathering in Africa within the data protection ecosystem and serves as a crucial platform to showcase Nigeria’s positive image as a peaceful and attractive investment destination.
He noted that the country’s hosting of the NADPA conference is a testament to the NDPC’s competence and Nigeria’s commitment to data protection and digital innovation on a global scale.