Nigeria’s ambition to build a one Trillion dollar economy can only be achieved if digital growth is anchored on trust, data protection and shared prosperity. The minister stressed that connectivity without protection was incomplete, describing data protection and privacy as the foundation of trust, safety and sustainability in the digital economy. He recalled that President Tinubu demonstrated his commitment early in his administration by signing the Nigeria Data Protection Act(NDPA) into law. “We are going to engage in capacity building and certify professionals through the National Data Protection Officer Certification to meet global standards in data protection practices,” he said. Highlight of the event was the award of National Data Privacy Champion presented to the minister.