SAT JULY 18 2026-theGBJournal| Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the governance, protection and management of official data.
This is as the government seeks to reinforce confidence in the country’s statistical system and ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
The agreement establishes a framework for the lawful, secure and accountable collection, processing, sharing, dissemination and management of personal data across Nigeria’s National Statistical System.
It also provides for closer institutional collaboration on technical support, capacity building, secure data-sharing mechanisms and broader initiatives designed to improve data management standards.
The partnership aligns with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act and underscores both institutions’ commitment to embedding stronger safeguards around the use of personal data while improving the efficiency and integrity of Nigeria’s data ecosystem.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, described the collaboration as “a significant milestone in advancing data accountability and security for national development.”
He said the partnership “bridges the gap between data utility and data protection” while harmonising the efforts of both institutions “to eliminate duplication and improve efficiency in the management of Nigeria’s data ecosystem.”
The agencies said they will work jointly to provide technical support, strengthen institutional capacity through training, promote secure data sharing and implement initiatives that enhance data management across the National Statistical System.
National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, commended the Statistician-General for his commitment to strengthening data protection through the agreement.
He said the collaboration “will contribute to building a secure, trusted and data-driven nation by reinforcing responsible data governance practices and supporting sustainable national development.”
The Memorandum of Understanding reflects what both institutions described as a shared commitment to fostering a culture of responsible data management, strengthening public trust in official statistics and advancing evidence-based governance through secure, ethical and collaborative data practices.
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