NDPC, Youth Ministry, Sign Pact To Train 5,000 Youths On Data Protection
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has disclosed that it would be partnering with the Ministry of Youth Development to train 5,000 youths on Data Privacy and Protection.
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Engr. Ayodele Olawande, on Tuesday I’m Abuja, expressed optimism about the opportunities being created for jobs and wealth creation by NDPC.
He said ,“No less than 80% of human capital development under the administration of the President are targeted at youths and this initiative is aimed at equipping 5,000 youths with the requisite technical skills for new jobs in the data protection ecosystem,”.
The National Commissioner, NDPC Dr Vincent Olatunji while stressing the importance of the training ,emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence as Nigeria repositions her economy to attract foreign direct investment.
“Investors will be eager to do business in Nigeria if we are able to demonstrate accountability in relation to their data assets. There are at least 500,000 data controllers in Nigeria who are required to have at least one data protection officer each.
“Nigerian youths now have a great opportunity to become professionals to take up the estimated 500,000 new jobs in the ecosystem.
“In addition, we are also making sure that the subsequent certification will not be a burden on our foreign exchange. We have already licensed an in-country certification body who will issue globally recognized certificates to eligible trainees.” Dr. Olatunji stated.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, in a statement by NDPC’s Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye lauded the commission for its quest on data privacy and protection and expressed the preparedness of the Ministry to set the necessary machinery in motion in order to make the collaboration a success.
