AWS stakes in Nigeria tops $100m, engages NDPC on data compliance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has disclosed that its investment in Nigeria has exceeded $100 million, as the cloud computing company seeks to deepen its partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on data protection compliance, privacy awareness and capacity development.

The disclosure was made by John Midgley, AWS Director of Public Policy for the UK, Middle East and Africa (AMETIUK), during a meeting with Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC.

Midgley led an AWS delegation to the nation’s data protection agency, where he provided an overview of the company’s operations in Nigeria, highlighting its investment footprint, business partnerships and programmes supporting local capacity development.

AWS, according to its Policy Director, has established a network of more than 100 partners delivering services in Nigeria, while its programmes have reached over 500,000 Nigerians.

He also emphasised the importance of data protection to the company, stating that “AWS is committed to strengthening its partnership with the commission.”

The AWS delegation assured the NDPC of the company’s commitment to supporting its customers in complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, while also strengthening its own compliance with the legislation.

The engagement comes amid growing regulatory attention to data protection and privacy obligations for technology companies providing cloud computing and other digital services to businesses and organisations operating in Nigeria.

Responding to the delegation, Olatunji commended AWS for its interest in strengthening its relationship with the Commission, noting that Nigeria presents significant opportunities for the company to expand its operations.

He highlighted milestones recorded by the NDPC within a relatively short period but acknowledged that more work remains in areas including public awareness, capacity building, compliance monitoring and enforcement.

The National Commissioner reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to supporting businesses operating in Nigeria while urging AWS to sustain and deepen its compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

He also expressed the NDPC’s readiness to collaborate with the company to advance data protection practices and strengthen compliance across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Areas of potential collaboration discussed during the meeting included public awareness campaigns on data protection and privacy, capacity building, and improved compliance with the country’s data protection framework.

The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 establishes the legal framework for regulating the processing of personal data in Nigeria. It sets out obligations for organisations that collect, store, use or otherwise process personal information.

For AWS, deeper engagement with the NDPC could support its compliance efforts and help customers navigate Nigeria’s data protection requirements as the country’s digital economy expands.

The discussions also highlight the growing importance of collaboration between regulators and technology companies in promoting responsible data management, strengthening public trust and supporting the expansion of digital services in Nigeria.

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