Kano Deputy Governor Advocates for Stronger Data Protection

On Thursday, Kano State Deputy Governor Murtala Sule Garo urged for stronger data protection measures within government institutions to protect citizens' personal information and maintain public trust in government services. He made this statement while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a Data Privacy Implementation Workshop for States, organized by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

Garo emphasized the increasing reliance on citizens' personal data for public service delivery, highlighting the importance of data protection as a key responsibility for state governments. He noted that government institutions manage sensitive information across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and security.

Garo stressed that data protection should be integrated into government operations and that all public servants, including political leaders and IT professionals, have roles in safeguarding personal data. He identified critical areas for improvement, such as staff training and data security, and called for a balance between technological innovation and privacy.