On March 25, 2025, the Steering Committee of Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN) met with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at the NDPC Conference Room in Abuja.

The meeting served as an official introduction of DPLAN to the Commission. We explored potential areas of collaboration and discussed key issues surrounding the development of data protection law in Nigeria.

Attendees from NDPC:
✅ Mr. Babatunde Bamigboye – Head of Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations (Representing Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner & CEO)
✅ Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo – Head of Innovation Unit
✅ Ms. Saratu Samande – Technical Assistant, Legal Services
✅ Mr. Olayinka Oyebanji – Technical Adviser to the National Commissioner

Attendees from DPLAN:
✅ Mr. Francis Oronsaye – Membership Director
✅ Mr. Oladipupo Ige – Policy & Advocacy Director
✅ Mr. Ibrahim Issa Ibitayo – Treasurer
✅ Mr. Abdulmalik Muhaimin – Event Planning & Conferences Director

DPLAN is set to make a significant impact in the data protection space. Are you ready for our membership admission cycle starting April 1, 2025? Stay tuned!