Nigeria on Thursday, September 24, showcased its advancements in digital infrastructure and sustainable development at high-level events on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States (US).
The minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani, highlighted the administration’s progress in expanding broadband connectivity to underserved communities, specifically noting that the BRIDGE project is expected to grant digital access to more than 20 million Nigerians.
Central to these developments is the role of responsible data governance.
The national commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, emphasized that the country’s expanding digital public infrastructure and social registers must operate strictly within the safeguards of the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
This is to preserve public trust and ensure citizens’ data is processed securely and transparently.
This international platform allowed Nigeria to exchange regulatory experiences and policy frameworks on responsible data use with global stakeholders.
Delegates emphasized that digital infrastructure can only unlock its full socio-economic value and accelerate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) when supported by robust privacy protection and accountability.
The collaboration aims to strengthen Nigeria’s institutional capacity, improve safety nets for vulnerable citizens, and foster a globally trusted data ecosystem.
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