The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta Inc., has translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba to make the landmark legislation accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of language or location.
At the unveiling of the Yoruba version of the Act held in Ikeja, Lagos, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, says the initiative will deepen citizens’ understanding of their data protection rights and promote inclusivity in the nation’s digital space.
“It promotes inclusivity, enhances public awareness of data protection rights, and empowers individuals to better understand how their personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded,” Dr. Olatunji says, noting that the effort aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s plan to empower Nigerian youth through digital innovation and opportunities in the data protection ecosystem.
The Yoruba version was officially unveiled by His Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom (Epe Division). The ceremony drew wide participation from across the state, including councillors, LCDA officials, members of the National Youth Council, corps members, religious leaders, healthcare workers, and market women — a reflection of strong grassroots engagement in advancing data protection awareness.
During goodwill messages, Oba Suleiman Owolabi Ogun-Oloko, the Olu of Iwaya-Yaba Kingdom, and Oba Sulaimon Adekunle Bamgbade, the Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdoms, commended the initiative as a vital step toward citizen education and cultural inclusivity.
“It is a vital step toward educating citizens in their native languages and promoting a culture of data privacy across Nigeria,” the monarchs jointly said.
The NDPC says that translating the Act into Nigeria’s major languages is part of a broader drive to build a culture of trust, digital responsibility, and citizen participation in the country’s growing data economy.
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