NDPC hosts Nigeria Computer Society delegation
Date: 2026-02-21
By: Robert Kwaku Annor
The
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has welcomed a delegation from the
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), led by its National President, Professor
Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, for a courtesy visit aimed at reinforcing collaboration
on Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Dr.
Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the NDPC and Chair of the Anglophone
Countries’ Committee of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities,
expressed appreciation for NCS’s ongoing contributions to advocacy,
capacity-building, and professional development within Nigeria’s IT sector. He
noted that strategic partnerships between government agencies and professional
bodies are critical to advancing data protection and privacy as foundational
elements of trust in the country’s digital transformation.
During
the visit, Dr. Olatunji highlighted the importance of inclusivity in
strengthening the IT profession, encouraging NCS to broaden its membership to
include professionals actively contributing to the sector, even if they do not
have formal computer science qualifications. He also emphasized NDPC’s
commitment to raising awareness, scaling knowledge, and fostering responsible
data governance practices across industries.
The
meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to supporting NCS flagship
programmes and participating in upcoming events, underscoring the shared vision
of building a secure, innovation-driven digital economy in Nigeria.
