The Nigerian Data Protection Commission has officially unveiled the Data Protection Virtual Academy, a pioneering initiative designed to promote digital security across both the public and private sectors.
The launch took place during the opening ceremony of the 8th Edition of the Network of Data Protection Authorities Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, presided over the launch, describing the academy as a global first.
“It is therefore my honour to formally launch the Data Protection Virtual Academy, a bold and innovative step towards building a digitally secure and globally competitive workforce for Nigeria,” Tijjani stated.
He explained that the academy aims to provide virtual training on data protection and privacy, targeting civil servants, private sector employees, and young job seekers.
He said, “The academy that is being launched today offers every Nigerian, from civil servants to private sector employees, to young job seekers, access to practical training on data protection principles and basic cyber hygiene.”
In his remarks, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, emphasised the government’s commitment to balancing innovation with data privacy protection in the era of emerging technologies.
