Nigeria Data Protection Commission Advances Awareness and Cyber Resilience at Key Kano Summits
The initiatives form part of the Commission’s broader mission to promote awareness, compliance, and responsible data practices across the country.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s data privacy culture through active participation in two major strategic engagements held in Kano State. The initiatives form part of the Commission’s broader mission to promote awareness, compliance, and responsible data practices across the country.
At the Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS), Mr. Abdulmalik Jamoh of the Commission’s Information Technology and Cybersecurity Department delivered a plenary address on the theme “Striking a Balance between Data Needs for AI Training and Data Privacy.” The session explored the intersection between artificial intelligence and data protection, highlighting the importance of responsible innovation in safeguarding citizens’ rights while fostering technological advancement.
The summit brought together a diverse audience of policymakers, technologists, and digital rights advocates, all focused on shaping a participatory and secure digital economy.
Mr. Jamoh also represented the NDPC at the Cyber Security Innovation Summit, hosted by the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN). During the event, he met with Professor (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, the University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, to discuss opportunities for collaboration. One key outcome was the proposal to establish a student “Privacy Club”, aimed at nurturing data protection awareness and advocacy among students in tertiary institutions.
These engagements underscore NDPC’s ongoing efforts to build Nigeria’s cyber resilience through policy engagement, education, and community outreach. By connecting with academia, influencers, and technology stakeholders, the Commission continues to advance a safer, rights-based digital future for all Nigerians.
