Vincent Olatunji

Vincent Olatunji
Dr.
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
National Commissioner
Incumbent
Assumed office
11 October 2023
Personal details
NationalityNigeria
EducationUniversity of Lagos

Vincent Olatunji is a Nigerian policy innovator, public sector analyst,[1] and the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).[2] He was previously the acting director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)[3][4] and also served as chairman of Nigeria Data Protection Commission Implementation Committee.[5]

Early life and education

He was born in Ekiti state.[6] He attended the University of Lagos in 1996 where he obtained a diploma in computer science. He holds a doctorate degree (PhD) in Geography and Planning from University of Lagos and an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science.[7] He is a certified Public Private Partnership Specialist (IP3 Specialist) and Certified Data Protection Officer.[8]

Career

After his graduation from the university, he joined the Federal Civil Service in Nigeria as a research officer under the Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency.[9] He joined National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in 2002 in the planning research and statistics department. He became NITDA Director in 2014 and Acting Director General in 2016.[10][11] He also worked as Director of eGovernment and Regulations at NITDA.[12] He was appointed the national commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Agency (NDPC) in 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari.[13] In October 2023, he was re-appointed by President Bola Tinubu.[14] He was appointed to the Forbes Technology Council in 2023.[15]

Work

He has developed strategies and framework for implementation to the Nigerian’s eGovernment and National ICT Transformation Agenda,[16] which led to the development of various policies like; Nigeria Inter-Operability Framework,[17] Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture Framework,[18] Cloud First Policy,[19][20] Government Digital Service Policy,[21][22] Nigeria Data Protection Regulation[23] and Smart Initiatives Framework to enhance Nigeria Digital Transformation.[24]

Awards and recognition

  1. GNC Digital Hall of Fame Award for his contribution to emerging technology for development initiatives in Africa 2023.[25]
  2. Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers in Nigeria by IT Edge News in February 2023.[26][27][28]
  3. 100 leading Telecom and ICT personalities in a Nigeria by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria.[29]
  4. Outstanding Commitments Award by University of Lagos Alumni Association.[30][31]
  5. Eminent Personality Award by Ekiti State University.[32]
  6. Honorary Doctor of Public Administration by Ekiti State University in June 2018.[33][34]

References

  1. ^ Hassan, Bashir (2022-04-04). "Meet Vincent Olatunji: Nigeria's 'Data Security Officer (DSO)'". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  2. ^ Ozibo, Rosalia (29 January 2025). "Nigeria's data privacy ecosystem can drive a trillion-dollar economy – NDPC". Nairametrics. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Vincent O. Olatunji, PhD – NITDA". nitda.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  4. ^ Omotayo, Boluwatife (2025-01-22). "Nigeria's digital economy needs strong privacy laws — NDPC boss". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  5. ^ "Dr. Olatunji Joins Global Data Protection Panel – Nigeria Data Protection Commission". ndpc.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  6. ^ Bashir, Hassan (2022-04-04). "Meet Vincent Olatunji: Nigeria's 'Data Security Officer (DSO)'". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  7. ^ Hassan, Bashir Ibrahim (2022-04-04). "Meet Vincent Olatunji: Nigeria's 'Data Security Officer (DSO)'". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  8. ^ Chukwudiebere, Mercy (2023-06-13). "Nigeria's Vincent Olatunji Appointed To Forbes Technology Council". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
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  10. ^ "Vincent Olatunji, The Trusted Man to Lead The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau – Digital Economy". 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  11. ^ ITEdgeNews (2023-06-16). "EXCLUSIVE: Vincent Olatunji becomes statutory National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Commission". ITEdgeNews. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  12. ^ Writer, Guest (2022-05-31). "Olatunji: Nigeria's data security officer". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  13. ^ Online, The Eagle (2022-02-07). "Ekiti Council commends Buhari over Vincent Olatunji's appointment |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  14. ^ "President Tinubu appoints five CEOs for Communication, Digital Economy agencies". Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  15. ^ Odoh, Innocent (2023-06-13). "NDPB Boss, Olatunji, Appointed Into Forbes Technology Council". Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  16. ^ "Dr. Vincent Olatunji: What Will Nigeria's New Data Protection Chief Do? - Technology Times | Latest and Breaking Nigeria Tech News". 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
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  18. ^ Abdulaziz, Abdulaziz (2019-03-21). "Only 4.7% of Nigerian govt institutions use IT effectively – NITDA". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  19. ^ "Vincent Olatunji: A True Champion of Nigeria's Data Protection – Digital Economy". 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  20. ^ Techeconomy (2022-02-04). "Meet Dr Vincent Olatunji, Pioneer National Commissioner for Nigeria Data Protection Bureau". Tech | Business | Economy. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  21. ^ Omotayo, Boluwatife (2025-01-22). "Nigeria's digital economy needs strong privacy laws — NDPC boss". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  22. ^ "Vincent Olatunji, The Trusted Man to Lead The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau – Digital Economy". 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  23. ^ Adewumi, Bode (2024-10-09). "Experts to explore imperative of data protection, cloud security at ICT forum". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  24. ^ Jaiyeola, Temitayo (2023-08-05). "Nigeria can monitor Meta, Google data activities — Data Commissioner, Olatunji". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  25. ^ Kasali, Segun (2023-06-13). "Nigeria recognized amongst leaders in Data Protection Compliance —National Commissioner". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  26. ^ "IT Edge: Nigeria's Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers 2023 'spotlights industry in transition - Technology Times | Latest and Breaking Nigeria Tech News". 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  27. ^ ITEdgeNews (2023-02-20). "NDPB boss Olatunji lauds Pantami for foresight at Nigeria's Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers 2023". ITEdgeNews. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  28. ^ "Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers Archives". ITEdgeNews. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  29. ^ Kasali, Segun (2023-06-13). "Nigeria recognized amongst leaders in Data Protection Compliance —National Commissioner". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  30. ^ Kasali, Segun (2023-06-13). "Nigeria recognized amongst leaders in Data Protection Compliance —National Commissioner". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
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  32. ^ ITEdgeNews (2023-06-16). "EXCLUSIVE: Vincent Olatunji becomes statutory National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Commission". ITEdgeNews. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  33. ^ Olagunju, David (2018-07-05). "Failure to fund education will lead Nigeria to catastrophe —EKSU pro-chancellor". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
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