Nigeria and Morocco partner on data protection

The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji has received a delegation from Morocco's National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP). The visit, led by CNDP President Omar Seghrouchni, marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation on data protection and privacy regulations between the two nations. 

During the meeting, Mr. Seghrouchni expressed appreciation for Olatunji's willingness to facilitate knowledge sharing and the exchange of regulatory frameworks. He highlighted the NDPC chief's global influence in the data protection ecosystem and emphasized the importance of leveraging his expertise for the benefit of Africa. The Moroccan delegation's visit aligns with CNDP's role as the Permanent Secretariat of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP). 

Commissioner Olatunji  also welcomed the delegation and commended Mr. Seghrouchni's contributions to the growth of NADPA-RAPDP. He reiterated Nigeria's commitment to advancing data protection and privacy standards not only within the country but across the African continent and globally. The NDPC chief affirmed Nigeria's readiness to collaborate with Morocco in developing robust data governance frameworks that safeguard citizens' privacy while fostering digital innovation.

The discussions explored potential areas of partnership, including capacity building, regulatory harmonization, and joint initiatives to address emerging data protection challenges. Both nations recognized the importance of cross-border cooperation in an increasingly interconnected digital economy. 

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye