Reported by: Ime Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta Inc., has successfully translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, making the law more accessible and understandable to all Nigerians, regardless of language or location. The initiative aims to deepen citizens’ awareness of their data protection rights.
At the unveiling of the Yoruba version in Ikeja, Lagos, the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, thanked the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda, for hosting the event and supporting the Commission’s public outreach efforts. He also commended Meta for its partnership in achieving this milestone.
Dr. Olatunji highlighted that translating the Act into local languages promotes inclusivity, empowers citizens to understand how their personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded, and complements President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on youth empowerment through digital innovation and opportunities in data protection.
The Yoruba version was formally unveiled by His Majesty Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Alara of Ilara Kingdom (Epe Division). The event attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including Councillors, representatives of the National Youth Council, LCDA officials, religious leaders, Corps members, healthcare workers, and market women, reflecting strong grassroots support for data protection awareness.
Other royal fathers present included Oba Suleiman Owolabi Ogun-Oloko, Olu of Iwaya-Yaba Kingdom, and Oba (Engr.) Sulaimon Adekunle Bamgbade, Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdoms, who praised the initiative as a vital step in educating citizens in their native languages and fostering a culture of data privacy across Nigeria.
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