The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has commended the Government of South Korea and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for their contributions to strengthening digital governance in Nigeria.
Dr Olatunji made the commendation at the closing ceremony of the Project for Building Foundations Towards Digital Governance in Nigeria (2022–2026).
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He said the project had contributed significantly to Nigeria’s digital transformation through sustained capacity building and institutional development, with more than 2,000 beneficiaries trained.
The NDPC chief executive noted that the initiative, alongside other interventions, had helped strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, which he identified as the highest contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Reflecting on his personal involvement in the project, Dr Olatunji recalled participating in its initial phase, which supported Nigeria’s efforts towards establishing a digital governance framework and led to the development of the e-Government Masterplan.
He described the initiative as an example of a successful international partnership, citing its consistency, sustained engagement and achievements over the years.
Dr Olatunji also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the political support for the project, as well as the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, for his contributions to advancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
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While acknowledging the progress recorded, he urged stakeholders across the public and private sectors to sustain their contributions towards strengthening digital governance and expanding the country’s digital economy.
He said continued collaboration, institutional development and investment in capacity building would be essential to consolidating the gains recorded in Nigeria’s digital transformation.