NCC and NDPC Sign MoU to Strengthen Data Protection and Consumer Privacy

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance data protection and safeguard consumer privacy across the country.

The signing ceremony took place at the NCC headquarters in Abuja, with Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, and Dr. Vincent Olatunji of the NDPC signing on behalf of their respective agencies.

Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission,NCC; and Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, during the singing of Memorandum of Understanding between NCC and NDPC, on the 5th February 2026 at the NCC Headquarters Abuja

Dr. Maida described the agreement as a milestone for Nigerians, enabling citizens to exercise greater control over their personal data. He highlighted that the NCC has overseen the growth of Nigeria’s telecom sector from just 500,000 lines in 2001 to over 200 million today. He also stressed that emerging technologies, including AI platforms, rely heavily on accumulated data, making its protection essential.

Dr. Olatunji noted that the MoU would strengthen efforts to safeguard the rights, interests, and freedoms of Nigerians while ensuring compliance with data protection laws. He added that collaboration between the two agencies is vital for developing a robust digital economy in Nigeria.

The MoU marks a strategic step in enhancing regulatory cooperation, ensuring consumer privacy, and promoting responsible use of data in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Benita Ibrahim