{"id":30131,"date":"2025-07-04T16:03:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=30131"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:03:46","slug":"call-for-applications-youth-data-protection-awareness-and-training-program-for-nigerians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/call-for-applications-youth-data-protection-awareness-and-training-program-for-nigerians\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Applications: Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training Program For Nigerians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a young Nigerian passionate about technology, digital rights, or data security? Do you want to gain in-demand skills that can position you for future job opportunities in one of the fastest-growing sectors? Here\u2019s your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), is calling on tertiary students and NYSC corps members across the country to apply for the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is part of NDPC\u2019s nationwide strategy to equip Nigerian youth with essential knowledge and skills in data privacy, digital rights, and data protection compliance. With over 500,000 organizations in Nigeria now required to appoint Data Protection Officers (DPOs), this program opens doors to new and future-ready career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants will undergo expert-led training sessions covering:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamentals of data protection and privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nigeria\u2019s Data Protection Act (NDPA) and global standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Digital responsibility and ethical use of personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Emerging career paths in data protection and compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students currently enrolled in a Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Youth aged 18\u201330 interested in cybersecurity, digital policy, and privacy law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why You Should Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Free professional training in data protection and digital ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Certificate of participation, with access to accredited data protection certification exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Improved job prospects in the digital economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0A chance to be part of Nigeria\u2019s growing ecosystem of digital compliance professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spaces are limited. Early application is strongly encouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful applicants will be contacted via email or SMS and invited to participate in the next training cohort. Selection will be based on region, availability, and applicant interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLICK&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc5JZyJ61IUNTqzueyODWdIWqjiQrM_1zu7iJFlm4y8LTEQgw\/viewform\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;TO APPLY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a young Nigerian passionate about technology, digital rights, or data security? 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