The Nigerian Data Protection Commission has officially unveiled the Data Protection Virtual Academy, a pioneering initiative designed to promote digital security across both the public and private sectors.
The launch took place during the opening ceremony of the 8th Edition of the Network of Data Protection Authorities Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, presided over the launch, describing the academy as a global first.
It is therefore my honour to formally launch the Data Protection Virtual Academy, a bold and innovative step towards building a digitally secure and globally competitive workforce for Nigeria, Tijjani stated.