TECHDIGEST – The National Commissioner/CEO of Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently expressed his excitement about the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection Act into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He reiterated that the success of data protection and privacy regulation in the country will be facilitated through the implementation of the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ( NDPC). He made the statements at the National Validation workshop recently organised by Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

The event, which took place recently in Abuja, was chaired by Dr. William Alo, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, who declared the workshop open.

The National Commissioner reiterated the capability of the law to create over 500,000 jobs in Nigeria as part of the fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign promise of creating One Million.

Mr. Segun Olugbile, who is the National Coordinator of NACCIMA Digital Economy Trade Group, representing the private sector, and is the chair of the sub-committee workgroup on the SRAP Committee, presented a session on the governance and technology ecosystem components of the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan.

Mr. Segun stated that these components will fastrack strategic direction and navigation toward achieving national and inclusive data protection and privacy regulation objectives.

He further stated that the expected outcomes of SRAP will help harmonise national data privacy governance and protection regulatory framework; create a sustainable mechanism for an independent and effective supervisory authority; increased public trust; open up opportunities for growth within the data protection ecosystem for Nigerian businesses, enhanced private sector investment in the requisite infrastructure, among others.

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Mr. Olugbile also elaborates on the objectives of the pillar, which include strengthening regulatory conformance to national data privacy and protection imperatives; establishment of an independent NDPC with solid oversight, investigative, enforcement, corrective, and authorization powers and adequate resources to discharge its responsibilities; collaboration to encourage disruptive innovations and provide guidelines for ensuring compliance with data protection legislation; encourage hosting of data within the country; collaboration with research institution on breakthrough innovations in data privacy and protection; among others.

He served as one of the expert reviewers of the draft Nigeria Data Protection Bill representing the private sector, where he provided strategic technology policy and regulatory insights that led to the enhancement of the Bill under the auspices of the National Data Protection Commission, Ministry of Justice, National Identity Management Commission, and the World Bank ID4D project office in Nigeria.

He is an expert in cybersecurity governance, internet governance, data protection and privacy, and emerging technology for development, and the United Nations, Germany government, G-7, African Union, and ECOWAS have globally recognized his various works and professional contributions.

Recently, he was invited by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa to help shape Africa’s contributions to the United Nations Global Digital Compact in South Africa. Olugbile pioneered the formulation of the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy. He has served as a pioneer member of the national cybercrime advisory council and member of the Global Skills Development Council Technical Advisory Board on Cybersecurity. He also formerly served as United Nations Internet Governance Advisor, where he was honored as Internet Governance Ambassador for Nigeria and co-founder of Nigeria Internet Governance Forum.

Other dignitaries which include the Director General (DG), National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Lanre Gbajabiamila, DG, National IT Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, DG, NIMC, Aliyu A. Aziz, National Coordinator, Would ID4D project office in Nigeria, Musa Odole Solomon, and Chairman of the SRAP, Mr. Hakeem Ajijola.

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TECHDIGEST – A distinguished global digital policy expert, Segun Olugbile, is now a Technical Advisory Board Member of the Global Skill Development Council, GSDC.

TechDigest reports that Olugbile’s appointment into the GSDC Board was contained in a letter to the Nigerian ICT guru, on Thursday.

According to the letter signed by the President of the GSD Council, Olugbile is expected to bring his expertise to bare while serving as a member of the GSDC Advisory Board.

“Your contributions will help to keep the certification programs more relevant as per industry demands. GSDC is grateful that you are willing to share your time and knowledge for this initiative”.

“The Global Skill Development Council (GSDC) is an independent, vendor neutral, international
credentialing and certification organization for latest technologies like: Blockchain, Six Sigma, DevOps,
Cloud, ITSM, ISO, Agile, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, L&D professionals and thus, relies heavily on the advice of people like you to maintain quality programs that educate and certify our professionals”.

Segun holds a professional international certification in data protection (ISACA-USA); and possesses over ten years of cognate experience at a senior management level in data protection and data privacy, cybersecurity policy, and governance in both private sector and public institutions, with related expertise in information and communication technology, data privacy regulation and compliance, including consumer protection in child online protection and data privacy impact assessment segment.

He is also a recognized global digital policy expert with over 20 years of experience in technology governance,
cybersecurity policy, and governance, data protection and privacy policy, governance and regulations, emerging technology skill development, and digital economy innovation.

His Local and International Experience on Data Protection Practice with Qualification

Executive Director/Managing Partner/Chief Data Officer/IQ – Data Analytics Privacy Technology (2019 Till date) – a pioneered FG-Licenced Data Protection Compliance Organisation 2019, and co-developers of Award-Winning NDPR365-SaaS, implemented Data Protection and Privacy
Compliance service for over 70 firms including banks, fintech, Insurance companies, SMSEs and
public institutions in Nigeria.

Director, Datalaw Nigeria Operation (Affiliate of Datalaw UK) -a Data Protection & Privacy Service Provider Firm, Nigeria Operation (2013-2019) with over 30 portfolios serving Centrica, Barclaycard. Kemp Little (UK’s leading technology law firm). Incyyte ( a start-up social media
company in the UK). SAB Miller (a global multinational brewery and beverage company formerly headquartered in Woking UK.), BNP Paribas and others.

Active Professional Certification in Data Protection and Privacy – Certified Data Protection System Engineer (CDPSE-ISACA USA 2021-2025), Professional Certificate No. 2113919.

Leading expert member/co-developer – Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) Committee
set -up by Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) representing NACCIMA (an organised private sector – 2022-2023).

Member, Expert Reviewers of the current Nigeria Data Protection Legislation representing the private sector provided technology policy expertise under the auspices of NDBP, Ministry of Justice, NIMC, and World Bank initiative (2022).

His Local and International Experience on Cybersecurity Management, Policy and Governance

Chief Technical Officer, Araba Technologies Ltd – Managing web-hosting and domain registration
management services with 247 managed cloudfare cybersecurity, and secure switch2enaira maas
onboarding platform for CBN eNaira adoption and consumer/merchant onboarding (2020-till date).

Director/Consultant: Continental Project Affairs Associates (CPAA)- Policy Architect and Developer of the first National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy under the Office of National
Security Adviser (ONSA 2013-2015).

Expert member of the Cybercrime Advisory Council since 2016 ONSA, Presidency appointed by the Hon. Minister of Justice 2016, reappointed by the ONSA in 2020 till date.

Policy Consultan & Architect; 1st National Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy (NCPS) 2014-2020.

Expert member of the National Committee on the development of the 2nd version of National
Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy and Implementation (NCPS) 2020-2025.

His International Experience as an Internet Governance Expert

Technical Consultant to the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum 2012-2019 Faculty member/Resource person, Nigeria School of Internet Governance (2019-2022).

Lead expert resource/speaker at ECOWAS Internet governance and cybersecurity (2016-2021).

Member, African Union working group on AU-Internet Governance Forum Charter (2016-2017).

Graduate and a fellow of the European School of Internet Governance (Dresden-Germany 2016).

His Emerging Technology and Industry Leadership Experience

Co-Chair, the International Center for Emerging Technology (ICET) with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (2020-Till date).

A National Coordinator/facilitator of the Digital Economy Group of the National Association of
Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mining, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).

Developer, NACCIMA Digital Economy Strategy for Organised Private Sector – A Strategic
Framework and Action Plan For OPS-Component of National Digital Economy Strategy 2021 (NACCIMA).

Coordinator, GNC-Global Skills Development Council Partnership on Emerging Technologies skills certifications and competency development (2022 Till Date).

Lead Resource/Adviser to Financial Training Institution Centre FITC/NIBSS Think Innovation –
Cybersecurity Conference 2021 and 2022.

Industry and Professional Membership

Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Nigeria-Abuja Chapter.

Member, African ICT Alliance (AfICTA)
Member, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA).

Member, Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria and International.

Member, Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

Member, International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) Lagos Chapter.

Member, Association of Licenced Data Protection Compliance Org. Nigeria (ALDPCON).

Member, UN Internet Governance Community
Member, Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN).

Member Chief Data Officer and Information Quality- Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA.

Member, United Nations Best Practices Forum on Cybersecurity Geneva
Member UN Expert Working Group on Cybersecurity Geneva.

Member, UN-IGF Session on Digital Trade Geneva
Member International Institute of Information Management Nigeria (IIM).

Member Internet Society, International & Nigeria (ISOC).

Member, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Member, Nigeria Cybersecurity Society (NCyS).

Member, Pan-Nigeria Economy Intervention Forum (ICT Taskforce)
Partner-member Member of, Global Skills Development Council (GSDC).

Professional and Leadership Recognition Awards

Recipient of Thomas Sankara Leader Prize as PAN AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY ICON OF THE YEAR 2023 by the Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development (YOUPDAD) 2023, Rwanda.

Recipient of Thomas Sankara Leadership Prize for INTEGRITY & TRANSPARENCY by the Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development (YOUPDAD) 2023, Rwanda.

Recipient of Thomas Sankara Leadership Prize as PAN-AFRICAN ICON OF PUBLIC SERVICE
RENAISSANCE 2023 by the Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development (YOUPDAD) 2023,
Rwanda.

African Innovation Award of the Year 2021 in recognition of sterling contribution to ICT-enabled growth and development in Africa from Africa ICT Alliance.

Recipient of the Office of the National Security Adviser Special Recognition Awards 2014 & 2020.

Nigeria Senate Special Recognition Award in Cybersecurity & Data Protection 2018.

Africa ICT Alliance (AFICTA) Distinguished Speaker Award 2017.

ADIPENG 2009-National IT Champion joint industry award (2009) by the Information
Technology Association of Nigeria, Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), and World Information Technology Services Alliance (WITSA).

IMPACT-SANS Scholarship Programme Award for Improving Cybersecurity Education (ICE-2010), Malaysia.

Recipient of Dell Enterprise University II Award, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2005.

Kobian Asian Regional Valued Partner Award 2005.

Partial List of Forums, Training, Workshop and Conferences Attended as Speaker/Resource/Facilitator/Participant

1st National Conference on Cybercrime & Cybersecurity by GNC, MoJ,NITDA Aug 17-20th 2008, Abuja.

1ST Annual National Assembly Conference on Anti-Money Laundering and Cybersecurity 2009.

Nigeria Internet Governance Forum at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. August 2012.

Nigeria Internet Governance Forum at Yaradua Conference Center, Abuja. 2013.

Annual Nigeria Internet Governance Forum Lagos, 2014 -2021.

1st Annual ONSA-Stakeholders National Cybersecurity Forum 2014, Lagos.

E-Nigeria Summit Workshop on Computer Emergency Response Team (2011).

Annual Nigeria e-Summit 2011 -2017, organized by NITDA.

National stakeholders forum on Child Online Protection (2011).

Defence Headquarters World Cybersecurity Summit, Abuja 2012 & 2013.

Senate Cybercrime Workshop in Abuja, 2009.

International Conference on Cybercrime 2010, DBI 1st CERTAFRICA .

Satellite Broadband Communication Training Workshop by NIGCOMSAT & ISPON-2012.

Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization (CTO) Conference on Cybersecurity 2012.

6TH Annual ISACA International Conference with theme ‘’Cyberspace & Evolution of Business
Professionals, 2014 Abuja.

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TECHDIGEST – The Executive Council members of Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA, Abuja Chapter, now goes only by its acronym to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals, congratulates Amb. Olusegun Olugbile on his award of distinguished Certificate of Investitute, and the Thoma Sankara Leadership Prize as ‘PAN African Technology Icon Of The Year’.

The award was conferred on him in recognition of his corporate contributions towards National Development through the Technology sector in Africa.

ISACA Abuja is one of the over 200 ISACA chapters worldwide, providing members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking and a host of other benefits on a local level.

Amb. Olugbile who dedicated the award to God and all stakeholders seeking good governance and development through technology, stated that a powerful delegation of Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development in Africa (YOUPAD) from Rwanda came to his office to confer the award on him earlier today.

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“It is extremely amazing for me, without knowing that some groups are watching and inspired by my work in Nigeria, ECOWAS, AU, and at United Nations. All excellent glory and honour belong to the Almighty God alone in my humble adoration always.”

ISACA, Abuja Chapter, lauds this conferment of award on Amb. Olugbile who is passionate and dedicated to technological development in Nigeria.

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TECHDIGEST – The Executive Council members of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates Amb. Olusegun Olugbile on his award of distinguished Certificate of Investitute, and the Thoma Sankara Leadership Prize as ‘PAN African Technology Icon Of The Year’.

The certificate was conferred on him in recognition of his corporate contributions towards National Development through the Technology sector in Africa.

Amb. Olugbile who dedicated the award to God and all stakeholders seeking good governance and development through technology, stated that a powerful delegation of Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development in Africa (YOUPAD) from Rwanda came to his office to confer the award on him earlier today.

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“It is extremely amazing for me, without knowing that some groups are watching and inspired by my work in Nigeria, ECOWAS, AU, and at United Nations. All excellent glory and honour belong to the Almighty God alone in my humble adoration always.”

ACCI Exco lauds this conferment of award on Amb. Olugbile who is passionate and dedicated to technological development in Nigeria.

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