By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
The Nigeria Data Protection
Commission (NDPC) has joined the Africa Digital Rights Hub (ADRH) and the
PICCASO Privacy Awards team to host the PICCASO Awards Africa ceremony in
Lagos, recognising individuals, organisations and innovations advancing privacy,
security, compliance and responsible digital governance across Africa.
The ceremony was held as
part of activities marking the conclusion of the 8th Edition of the Data
Protection Africa Summit (DPAS) 2026.
In his remarks at the event,
the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent
Olatunji, commended the Africa Digital Rights Hub, led by its Executive
Director, Ms Teki Akuetteh, and the PICCASO Privacy Awards team, represented by
its Board Member, Jenna Franklin, for their partnership with the Commission in
hosting the awards ceremony in Lagos.
Dr Olatunji expressed his
delight that, following the knowledge-sharing sessions, diverse perspectives
and insights exchanged throughout the Summit, it was equally important to come
together to dine and celebrate the individuals and organisations driving the
growth of the data protection and privacy ecosystem.
He noted that everyone was a
winner, having made meaningful contributions and impact towards advancing data
privacy and cybersecurity across the ecosystem. He also encouraged sustained
collaboration towards building a stronger and more resilient data protection
ecosystem in Africa.
The event was attended by
the Data Protection Royal Ambassador for Nigeria, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr)
Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos
State.
He was accompanied by other
distinguished traditional rulers, including the Oba of Amuwo-Odofin and Festac
Town, HRM Oba (Engr) Oluwatoyin Obasola Adewusi-Tayo, Erogun I; the Olu of
Iwaya, Yaba, HRM Alayeluwa Oba Suleiman Owolabi Ogun-Oloko (Ade-Ori Okin II);
Prince Temitope Adebowale Oshoja, Oba-Elect, Ikeja; and Prince Fuhad Oloto, a
Lagos Prince.
