Our Data 99% Secure, Says Pantami

MINISTER of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has assured Nigerians and the international community that citizens’ and the country’s data are 99 per cent secure.

Pantami spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the National Data Privacy Day celebration, in line with global date marked every January 28. The event was organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

He said that data privacy struggle had achieved a lot for the country as its protection was enshrined in laws, bylaws and Acts of different institutions of government and the Constitution.

“Nigeria is committed to data privacy and protection as demonstrated in Section 37 of our Constitution. So far we have 99 per cent privacy of data ensured in Nigeria.

“Our data is protected and we are also glad to inform the international community and investors that their data is protected in Nigeria.

– The Nation