The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to strengthen data protection practices as part of efforts to improve public trust in digital governance and ensure responsible handling of citizens’ personal information.
The directive, contained in Circular No. 59805/S.I/74 dated July 27, 2026, requires all federal institutions to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023, regulations and guidelines issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
The circular was signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urging government agencies to collect, manage and protect data responsibly.
“Data is the new oil: its value increases the more it is refined and responsibly shared,” President Tinubu said in the directive referenced in the circular. “I therefore direct all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies to capture information rigorously and safeguard it under the Nigeria Data Protection Act,
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