The Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN) has officially opened membership enrollment, inviting legal professionals, academics, and stakeholders to join a dedicated platform for advancing privacy and data protection law in Nigeria.
Founded in December 2024, DPLAN was established to promote and advance the field of privacy and data protection law while providing legal professionals with opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, and policy advocacy.
Steering Committee to Lead DPLAN’s Inaugural Years
To guide the association’s affairs for the first two years, a Steering Committee has been appointed, comprising experienced professionals dedicated to shaping the future of data privacy in Nigeria:
- Olumide Babalola – Chair
- Dr. Faith Amarachi Okpara – Vice Chair
- Mus’ab Awwal Mu’az – Secretary
- Muhaimin Abdulmalik – Event Planning & Conference Director
- Oladipupo Ige – Policy & Advocacy Director
- Dr. Pretty Tega Edema – Education & Training Director
- Ibrahim Issa Ibitayo – Treasurer
- Francis Oronsaye – Membership Director
- Ahmed Abdulrasheed – Technology & Innovation Director
- Emmanuel Tochukwu Okpara – Legal & Compliance Director
- Esther Nkechinyere Odunze – Communication & Media Director
Board of Advisers to Provide Strategic Direction
Supporting the Steering Committee is a distinguished Board of Advisers, composed of industry leaders committed to shaping the association’s strategic vision:
- Ridwan Oloyede
- Ifeanyi Okonkwo
- Solomon Okedara
- Ifeoma Peters
- Femi Olojede
- Moses Faya
- Egoyibo Okoro
- Temitayo Ogunmokun
- Torera Oladeji
Membership Opens April 1, 2025
DPLAN is calling on legal professionals, academics, and other stakeholders interested in privacy and data protection law to become part of this pioneering initiative. Members will benefit from:
- Access to exclusive industry insights and regulatory updates
- Opportunities for professional networking and capacity building
- Participation in policy advocacy and thought leadership initiatives
Membership enrolment begins April 1, 2025. Interested individuals can visit DPLAN’s official website for more details.
