Nigeria Data Protection Bureau boss appointed into Forbes Technology Council

The National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has been appointed into Forbes Technology Council for 2023. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Scott Gerber, Forbes Council’s founder, said they are really excited to welcome Dr Olatunji to the council.  He stressed that […]

The National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has been appointed into Forbes Technology Council for 2023.

Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives.

Scott Gerber, Forbes Council’s founder, said they are really excited to welcome Dr Olatunji to the council. 

He stressed that their mission with Forbes Council is “to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

Nigeria Data Protection Bureau boss appointed into Forbes Technology Council

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“I am delighted to be counted worthy to join the Forbes Technology Council.

“It is another confirmation of our modest effort to ensure that our country is recognised among the global leaders in Data Protection compliance,” Olatunji said.  

Dr Olatunji holds a doctorate degree in Geography and Planning from the University of Lagos. He is a Certified Public Private Partnership Specialist (IP3 Specialist) and a PECB Certified Data Protection Officer. 

Dr Olatunji joined the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in 2002 and has worked in various departments, rising to the position of a director in 2014 and acting director general in 2016.