President Buhari Approves Establishment of New Agency, Appoints CEOPAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a new government agency, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB). This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by Uwa Suleiman, a media aide to Prof Isa Ali Pantami, the minister of communications and digital economy. Legit.ng gathers that the establishment of the agency followed a request made by the minister. Recommended for you "Portable's music changed my life": Man sheds tears, appreciates Zazu singe... According to Minister Pantami, the NDPB was established in line with global best practice and will focus on data protection and privacy for the country, among others. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app He said the successful implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria has significantly increased the adoption of data platforms and accelerated the ‘datafication’ of the country. The minister said: Recommended for you CBN stops banks agents from using PoS terminals for transactions, along wit... Prince Emmanuel Etokakpan commented on Facebook: Songo Sunny said: Mkm Erena said: Phenice De-First said: President Buhari has also approved the recommendation of Pantami, for Dr. Vincent Olatunji to serve as the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau. Dr. Olatunji hails from Ekiti state and, at the time of his appointment, was the Director of the eGovernment Development and Regulations Department at NITDA. Recommended for you Banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set withdrawal limits... The appointment takes effect immediately, according to the statement. Meanwhile, some security agencies have been given access to the database of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enable them carry out their duties effectively. President Buhari gave the approval to enhance security as it would help operatives to go after kidnappers and other criminals. Pantami, the minister of communications and digital economy, confirming the development said the approval has been conveyed to the relevant security agencies. Source: Legit.ng A new agency named the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has been established by the federal government The agency was established following President Buhari's approval of the request tabled by Prof Isa Ali Pantami, the minister of communications and digital economy President Buhari also approved the appointment of Dr. Vincent Olatunji as the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the agency PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! FCT, Abuja - Legit.ng Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app “This has increased the importance of having an institution that focuses on data protection and privacy. “Furthermore, the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in January 2019, as a subsidiary legislation to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, has increased awareness about the need for data protection and privacy. “The Bureau will be responsible for consolidating the gains of the NDPR and supporting the process for the development of a primary legislation for data protection and privacy.” "Great job Honourable Minister, please when is recruitment starting? I want to bring my wealth of experience to bear here in this bureau. Thanks." "Congratulations to the pioneer National Commissioner/ CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji. Many thanks and kudos the most active and effective minister of the era, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, FNCS." "PMB approves all Pantami's requests. M shaa Allah! This is trust." "Shouldn't it be named "Nigeria Cyber Defense Bureau"....? That sound a bit more clear"