Eko Revenue Plus Summit 2024: Olatunji stresses role of data in unlocking IGR - ITREALMS

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The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has stressed the role of data protection in unlocking Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for Lagos State, the commercial centre of the nation, reports ITREALMS.

Olatunji in his goodwill message to the Eko Revenue Plus Summit 2024 in Lagos with the theme “Unlocking New Revenue Streams for Lagos State,” emphasised that Lagos State’s role as a commercial hub of Nigeria and indeed Africa with accompanying large population, thriving housing market, and robust education and healthcare infrastructure, has the potential to unlock its IGR.
He also commended Mr. President, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the foundation he laid in Lagos and the Lagos State Government for its efforts in advancing digital identity management and compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

Lagos State, he said, currently has 73 trained Data Protection Officers (DPOs) across various sectors but enjoined more integration of privacy into revenue-generating technologies.

Olatunji pointed out that building trust and confidence among residents, investors and businesses remain critical, bearing in mind that data protection is central to making a success of the relationship with business community.

He assured that the audience of NDPC’s commitment to fostering a culture of privacy in Lagos State through collaboration and innovation.

ITREALMS gathered that the summit which focused on strategies to expand Lagos State’s revenue base, attracted dignitaries.

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