NDPC receives data governance and eGovernment leadership awards

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has secured the Data Governance Excellence Award at the Nigeria eGovernment Awards 2026.

The commission’s National Commissioner and CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, was also recognised with the Federal Public Sector CEO eGovernment Award. The honours were presented by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, during the flagship ceremony of the Nigeria eGovernment Summit.

The awards programme featured 17 competitive categories intended to recognise leadership and innovation driving Nigeria’s digital transformation and eGovernment agenda.

In a goodwill message delivered at the event, Dr Olatunji encouraged stakeholders within the digital ecosystem to collaborate on the development of useful innovations. He emphasised that these advancements must be paired with strict compliance regarding data protection and privacy obligations to build a trustworthy digital economy.

The summit addressed the theme, “Mainstreaming Technologies in Nigeria Election Management: The Data Protection Imperative,” highlighting the critical role of privacy frameworks in large-scale digital governance processes.