Federal Government creates New Agency; Nigeria Data Protection Bureau appoints CEO.
Written by News Room on February 4, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a new government agency, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) following a request made by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami.
In a statement issued on behalf of Pantami, his media aide, Uwa Suleiman, said the NDPB was established in line with global best practice and will focus on data protection and privacy for the country, among others.
Buhari also approved the recommendation of Pantami, for Dr. Vincent Olatunji to serve as the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau.
Dr. Olatunji hails from Ekiti State and, at the time of his appointment, was the Director of the eGovernment Development and Regulations Department at NITDA.
Seun Fakorede
