FG calls for ethical use of AI, stronger data privacy

Source Domain: guardian.ng

The Federal Government urged stakeholders to prioritize ethical deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen Nigeria’s data privacy regime to protect citizens’ rights and public trust.
Engr. Nadungu Gagare from the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy highlighted the increasing significance of data as a core asset in the modern economy and the necessity of safeguards to accompany technological innovation.
The protection of personal information is presented as critical, crucial for fostering public confidence in digital platforms and for economic growth.
Gagare stressed the need for collaboration among government, industry, and civil society to create harmonised standards that protect privacy while enabling responsible innovation.
The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, celebrated Nigeria’s signing of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, marking significant progress in data governance.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission sees increasing international recognition of Nigeria’s data protection efforts and sees the summit as a chance to balance innovation and privacy in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
The summit aims to advance Nigeria’s digital economy and innovation agenda through strengthened data protection architecture.

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