Section 9 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 9 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Appointment of members of the Council. It is under Part II (Establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, and Its Governing Council) of the Act.

(1) The Chairman and non-ex-officio members of the Council shall be appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the Minister.

(2) A member appointed to the Council under section 8 of this Act from—
(a) the private sector shall be a Nigerian and possess not less than five years cognate experience and proficiency in data protection and privacy; and
(b) government, under section 8(1)(c) of this Act, may have proficiency in data protection and privacy.