About the Conference
The Data Controllers & Data Processors Conference & Awards serves as the cornerstone event in Nigeria focused on data governance, privacy, and compliance.
It brings together industry leaders, regulators, and professionals to explore best practices, innovations, and celebrate excellence in data management.
Industry leaders and innovators sharing their insights on the future of technology.
Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Vincent Olatunji is the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, where he provides strategic leadership for the protection of personal data, enforcement of privacy rights and advancement of responsible data governance in Nigeria.
He also chairs the Anglophone Countries’ Committee of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities, reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership in data protection across Africa.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, CDPO, CPPPS, FIIM
National Commissioner/CEO
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
Jide-Abe Abiola Mojisola is a strategic communications and stakeholder-engagement professional serving as Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Communications at the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
She also facilitates partnerships that promote data protection awareness, regulatory compliance and responsible data governance across Nigeria.
Jide-Abe Abiola Mojisola
Head, Strategy Partnerships and Communications
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
Industry leaders and innovators sharing their insights on the future of technology.
Meet Our Speakers
Daniel Uba is a seasoned Data Privacy, Data Protection, Cyber Security, and Risk Management professional with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting organizations across regulated and high-risk sectors.
Daniel Uba
Festus Amede is a Nigerian cybersecurity expert and financial technology leader. He serves as the Group Chief Information Security Officer (Group CISO) at Zenith Bank, where he leads the bank's information and cyber security strategy, overseeing the protection of digital assets, critical banking infrastructure, and customer information.
He is also the Chairman of the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI), an industry body that promotes cybersecurity resilience, collaboration, and best practices across Nigeria's financial sector.
Festus Amede
Group Chief Information Security Officer (Group CISO)
Zenith Bank PLC
Arijesuyo Abiodun Ayodeji, Esq. is a technology law and regulatory compliance professional with strong specialization in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Law, data protection, and digital governance.
Biodun Arijesuyo, Esq.
Meet Our Moderators & Master of Ceremonies
Anointing Gbenoba is a Human Resources professional with expertise in talent acquisition, people operations, and employee experience.
Anointing Gbenoba
Ama Marcus is a broadcast journalist, producer, presenter, and Diplomatic Correspondent with ADBN TV, Abuja.
Abasiama Marcus
Onyinyechi is a professional Master of Ceremonies known for bringing class, professionalism, and energy to every event.
Onyinyechi Dike
OBJECTIVE
To equip organizations with actionable compliance tools and best practices
To create a platform where Data Controllers and Data Processors share practical solutions, lessons learned, and emerging best practices for secure, ethical, and transparent data processing.
Industry leaders and innovators sharing their insights on the future of technology.
Meet Our Speakers
Nathanael Odofin is a product management executive, business strategist, and technology leader with expertise in fintech, RegTech, identity verification, payments, and enterprise technology. He leads cross-functional teams to develop innovative digital products that drive growth, efficiency, and customer success.
Nathanael Odofin
Head of Products
Youverify Data Services Limited
Thelma Oshone Okorie is the Group Data Protection and Privacy Counsel at Yellow Card Financial Inc. An experienced attorney, she specialises in data protection, privacy law, regulatory compliance, and international compliance frameworks.
Her notable contributions include supporting the World Bank’s ID4D initiative and providing technical input that contributed to the passage of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
Thelma Oshone Okorie
Group Data Protection and Privacy Counsel
Yellow Card Financial Inc.
A respected voice in privacy, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
Michael Onwuzuruike
Cybersecurity Governance Officer
NGX Regulation Limited
Lydia Ogba, Esq. is a legal practitioner and Certified Data Protection Officer with nearly a decade of experience in data protection, regulatory compliance and legal advisory. She serves in the Legal, Enforcement and Regulations Department of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
Ogba Lydia Uzezi
Legal Officer, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations Department, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
Industry leaders and innovators sharing their insights on the future of technology.
Meet Our Speakers
Chukwuebuka Christian Okeke is a cybersecurity and network security professional serving as SOC Analyst and Cybersecurity Focal Person (CRF-NCS) at Zora Communications Limited (ZORACOM). His expertise spans threat detection, incident response, network defence, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security audits and regulatory compliance. He holds a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and professional certifications including ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) and CompTIA Security+.
Okeke Chukwuebuka Christian
Thelma Ifeoma Moore is a Manager and Senior Compliance Officer at Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited Thelma holds an LL.M from the University of South Wales, an LL.B, and a Bar Qualifying Certificate from the Nigerian Law School. She is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ACIS) and a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) certified by the Institute of Information Management (IIM) under the authority of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
Thelma Ifeoma Moore
Timileyin Precious Akinmoyeje is an investigative journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Nigeria where he reports across a decent range of beats. His more recurring stories focus on digital policy, rights and privacy, public accountability, governance, government finance and procurement, technology.
Timileyin Precious Akinmoyeje
Industry leaders and innovators sharing their insights on the future of technology.
Meet Our Speakers
Habeeb Eyinade is a seasoned legal professional specialising in privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence governance, and technology regulation. He serves as Team Lead, Technology and Innovation at EandC Legal, where he advises organisations on regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, and digital innovation.
Eyinade Habeeb Adebayo
Mary Timi Leyin Aderinlewo is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance professional specialising in data protection, privacy, and risk management.
She helps organisations build digital trust by embedding practical, sustainable, and people-centred data governance practices.
Mary Timileyin Aderinlewo
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Bamikole A.P. Folorunso is a Nigerian lawyer, academic and certified Data Protection Officer with over 13 years of experience in litigation, commercial law, ICT law and electoral matters. He is the Principal Partner of Bamikole A.P. Folorunso & Co. and a Lecturer at Veritas University, Abuja, where he teaches ICT, Cyber, Tax and Commercial Law.
Bamikole A.P. Folorunso
Panel Discussion
Industry experts discuss how Nigerian businesses can innovate responsibly while protecting personal data at scale.
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AI Governance
AI Governance & Responsible Data Processing in the Age of Automation
02
Cross-Border
Risk Management
Cross-Border Data Transfer Risks & the New Reality of Global Cloud Infrastructure
03
Third-Party Risk Governance
Data Processing Agreements (DPA) & Processor Oversight: Strengthening Your Third-Party Ecosystem
04
Privacy
by Design
Privacy Engineering & Compliance by Design in Digital Products
05
Incident Response
Incident Response & Regulatory Accountability in an Automated World
06
Organizational Change
Management
Board-Level Oversight of Data, AI & Digital Trust
DATA CONTROLLERS & DATA PROCESSORS CONFERENCE & AWARDSThu, 27 AugLagos
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