The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with Meta Inc., has translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
This initiative ensures that the Act is accessible and understandable to all Nigerians, regardless of language or location, while deepening citizens’ awareness of their data protection rights.
At the unveiling of the Yoruba version held in Ikeja, Lagos, the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, in his opening remarks, expressed his appreciation to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Akeem Olalekan Dauda, for hosting the event and supporting the Commission’s public outreach efforts. He also commended Meta for its partnership and contribution toward achieving this milestone.
Dr Olatunji emphasised the importance of translating the NDP Act into local languages, noting that it promotes inclusivity, enhances public awareness of data protection rights, and empowers individuals to better understand how their personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded.
He added that the initiative complements President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to empower Nigerian youths through digital innovation and opportunities in the data protection ecosystem.
The Alara of Ilara Kingdom (Epe Division), His Majesty Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, led the unveiling of the Yoruba version of the Act.
The event also featured diverse stakeholders, including Councillors, Representatives of the National Youth Council, LCDA officials, Religious leaders, Corps members, Healthcare workers, and market women, demonstrating strong grassroots support and advancing data protection awareness.
Other royal fathers in attendance included the Olu of Iwaya-Yaba Kingdom, Oba Suleiman Owolabi Ogun-Oloko, and the Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdoms, Oba (Engr.) Sulaimon Adekunle Bamgbade, among others.
They delivered goodwill messages commending the Commission for the initiative and recognising it as a vital step toward educating citizens in their native languages and promoting a culture of data privacy across Nigeria.
