This well-deserved global recognition highlights a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem. By integrating the Data Protection Compliance Model and national certification into core frameworks, the initiative drives practical accountability, builds trust in the digital economy, and strengthens compliance across both public and private sectors. Beyond the nomination, it celebrates real impact empowering young Nigerians to understand, value, and safeguard their privacy rights.

A regulator that built an entire profession, not just a rulebook. 17 DPCOs became 346, and 7,000+ CDPOs and counting. This is by all means a great fit. NDPC deserves this and many more resounding accolades.

Robust compliance frameworks build lasting digital trust. Outstanding work by the Commission setting actionable accountability benchmarks

The Data Protection Compliance Model, anchored on Public-Private Partnership (PPP), alongside the National Data Protection Certification Program, demonstrates a forward-looking approach to building capacity, improving compliance, and creating a pool of competent data protection professionals. By bringing government and the private sector together while investing in skilled human capital, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission - NDPC is laying a solid foundation for a stronger culture of privacy, accountability, and responsible data governance in Nigeria. A great investment in trust, compliance, and the future of Nigeria’s digital economy Kudos Dr. Vincent O. Olatunji Sir

Leveraging a PPP model through Data Protection Compliance Organisations to drive compliance and awareness gave a boost to the rapid growth of the data protection ecosystem. Also the domestication of certification for DPOs shows a visionary Data Protection Authority.

Building Human Capacity is an investment in people, knowledge and digital trust. Empowering individuals with data protection awareness and professional certification is a milestone towards creating a responsible and privacy conscious digital ecosystem.

This is a commendable initiative towards strengthening data protection compliance in Nigeria. Integrating the Data Protection Compliance Model and data protection certification into the PPP methodology can help drive practical compliance, institutional capacity, and accountability across both the public and private sectors. Well deserved nomination 👏🏻👏🏻

A well-deserved recognition for an initiative that is strengthening Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem. The Data Protection Compliance Model and National Data Protection Certification Programme have played a significant role in advancing compliance, fostering accountability, and building trust in the digital economy. #GPAAwards2026 #PeoplesChoiceAward #ChampioningPrivacyRights

This global recognition goes beyond a mere nomination, it celebrates the profound impact of the NDPC's DPAC and DPA Programme in empowering young Nigerians to appreciate and safeguard their privacy.

A remarkable initiative by the NDPC. The Commission continues to drive meaningful progress in data protection compliance while fostering strong public-private partnerships that advance responsible data governance and digital trust in Nigeria. The Data Protection Compliance Model and National Data Protection Certification Programme are important steps towards building a more accountable, trusted, and privacy-conscious digital ecosystem. Well-deserved nomination NDPC! 🇳🇬🌍👏🏽