Data Privacy Described as Core National Value at Second Data Privacy Summit 2026
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has emphasized that data privacy is a core national value essential for human dignity, trust, and responsible citizenship. His remarks came as key stakeholders gathered for the Second Data Privacy Summit 2026, organized by the National Data Protection Commission, to examine privacy issues in the era of emerging technologies.
Issa-Onilu explained that data protection extends beyond technical and regulatory frameworks, aligning with NOA’s mandate to shape mindsets and reinforce moral and civic values as outlined in the National Values Charter. The Charter promotes dignity, integrity, accountability, and respect for fundamental rights, both offline and online. He added that combining civic education with data protection will foster ethically aware and digitally responsible citizens.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Wilson-Jack, highlighted the transformative impact of emerging technologies on governance and service delivery, emphasizing that data protection is central to ethical governance, accountability, and sustainable innovation.
From a security standpoint, the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre,
Commissioner of Police Uche Ifeanyi Henry described data as the “new product” driving modern institutions and national security. He warned that cybercrime and data breaches present significant threats both globally and in Nigeria and called for stronger collaboration to address trust and security challenges.
Representing the National Identity Management Commission, Head of ICT Engr. Lanre Yusuf assured Nigerians of the safety of their data. He disclosed that over 128 million citizens have been registered under the National Identification Number system and reaffirmed NIMC’s commitment to secure and inclusive digital identity management.
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