Section 14 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 14 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Appointment of the National Commissioner for the Commission. It is under Part III (Appointment of the National Commissioner, and Other Staff of the Commission) of the Act.

(1) There shall be for the Commission, a National Commissioner, who shall be —
(a) appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the Minister ;

(b) the chief executive and accounting officer of the Commission; and
(c) responsible for the execution of the policies and administration of the affairs of the Commission.

(2) The National Commissioner shall —
(a) hold a certification in data protection from a training body which is duly accredited in line with international best practices ; and
(b) possess at least 10 years cognate experience, at a senior management level, in data protection, cybersecurity management, information and communication technology, law, consumer protection, management science, or other relevant disciplines.

(3) A person appointed as the National Commissioner shall not hold any other management position in a Ministry, Department, or Agency of Government, corporation, company, or any other business establishment.

(4) The National Commissioner shall hold office —
(a) for a term of five years, and may be re-appointed for another term of five years, and no more ; and
(b) on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.