The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, as part of efforts to strengthen responsible data governance and build public trust in government.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye.
Bamigboye said the directive followed Circular No. 59805/S.I/74, dated July 27, 2026, issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
According to him, the directive is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that government institutions must rigorously capture information and safeguard it in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023.
“Data is the new oil: its value increases the more it is refined and responsibly shared.
“I therefore direct all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies to capture information rigorously and
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