ABUJA, June 15 (MENA) - Director-General of Nigeria's Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Adebowale Adedokun has reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to data protection in Nigeria.

Adedokun made the remarks following a visit by a delegation from the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

Data protection is vital to Nigeria’s economy and development, particularly in areas such as demography, health, education, and other key sectors, Adedokun said.

He emphasized that no country should leave its data unprotected, as it plays a crucial role in future planning and national development.

“Data governs the world. It is essential to technological progress and must be protected for a country or business to be taken seriously,” he said.

Adedokun described the visit, aimed at fostering partnership on data policy implementation and protection, as timely and aligned with national goals.

He said the BPP would collaborate closely with the NDPC to boost data development, and capacity building, and enhance the procurement system.

“The BPP will support compliance as part of the ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, although it is not a core procurement eligibility requirement,” he explained.

He suggested a hybrid training model to help build strong capacity in data protection, privacy awareness, and policy understanding.

According to him, a dynamic training approach will reduce logistics costs and improve public confidence in data safety and privacy. (MENA)

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