en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have announced a large-scale capacity-building initiative aimed at enhancing data protection and privacy compliance in the public sector.

Under the initiative, approximately 4,000 NIMC employees will participate in structured training courses at the NDPC's Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA) to deepen their understanding of data protection principles and promote responsible data processing practices.

The announcement was made at a joint press conference attended by Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the NDPC, and Engineer Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC.

Dr Olatunji stated that the project marks a significant milestone in institutionalizing privacy awareness and strengthening accountability for personal data management within government agencies in Nigeria. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to building a culture of privacy and ensuring that data protection principles are embedded in the daily operations of key public institutions.

Dr Olatunji emphasized that NIMC, as the custodian of Nigeria's foundational identity system, must adopt robust technical and organizational safeguards to protect the integrity and security of personal data within the national digital ecosystem. He also commended NIMC's leadership for proactively integrating data protection principles into its operations and extending training to employees and frontline partners.

Engineer Coker-Odusote reaffirmed NIMC's commitment to data protection compliance, noting that the agency plans to institutionalize capacity-building and continuously strengthen staff capabilities in privacy and data governance. She also expressed support for extending privacy training to partner agencies involved in the identity management process, in line with broader efforts to improve data security and public trust.

The NDPC stated that the initiative aligns with Nigeria's broader digital transformation agenda under the "Renewed Hope" framework and is expected to contribute to building a secure, trusted, and inclusive digital economy. Both agencies reiterated their continued collaboration to strengthen data governance, enhance privacy protection, and support the development of Nigeria's digital ecosystem.

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