NDPC and Trade Ministry Partner to Boost Nigeria's Competitiveness

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 23rd, 2026

Summary

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment have partnered to enhance Nigeria's global competitiveness through data protection and privacy initiatives. This collaboration aims to build trust, attract foreign direct investment, and ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023.

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by National Commissioner/CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji, met with the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, to discuss a partnership focused on boosting Nigeria's global competitiveness through data protection and privacy. The NDPC highlighted that robust data protection measures are crucial for improving credibility, attracting foreign direct investment, and aligning with the nation's 'Renewed Hope Agenda'. The Ministry expressed interest in collaborating with the NDPC to ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and to embed privacy practices within its sector and initiatives.

As a result of this partnership, the NDPC will offer free induction training and Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA) vouchers to the Ministry's staff. This initiative underscores the importance of data privacy in the digital economy and aims to foster a culture of compliance among government agencies and businesses. While this is a notice of partnership and not a rule with immediate compliance deadlines, regulated entities should be aware of the NDPC's focus on promoting data protection as a driver of trade and investment.

What to do next

Review current data protection practices for alignment with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023.
Consider participation in NDPC training initiatives to enhance data privacy awareness and compliance.

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Securing the Digital Economy: NDPC and Trade Ministry Partner to Boost Global Competitiveness

March 12, 2026
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Dr Olatunji commended Dr Oduwole for her leadership and the various initiatives currently being implemented in the Ministry. He noted that data protection and privacy are global priorities that will improve credibility, trust, and confidence, as well as the global competitiveness of Nigerian businesses. It will also attract foreign direct investment to Nigeria in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. He noted that there is no way to embark on effective trade and investment drive without data protection and privacy, hence, the need for compliance by the Ministry and its Parastatals.

In her remarks, Dr Oduwole commended Dr Olatunji for his leadership of the NDPC. She noted that businesses are going digital, and that measures have to be put in place to ensure the protection of data collected in the course of doing business. She expressed the Ministry’s interest in partnering with the Commission to ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and to deepen privacy in their sector, as well as in the initiatives of the Ministry.

Dr Olatunji offered free induction training for all staff of the Ministry, as well as Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA) vouchers to educate them on the importance of data protection and privacy. Dr Oduwole thanked Dr Olatunji for the training and VPA voucher offers.

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