A prime property seized during anti-corruption operations has been converted into the permanent headquarters of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Abuja.
The facility, recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was officially commissioned on Monday following an allocation directive by President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani said the move demonstrates a commitment to returning confiscated assets to public benefit.
“An asset that is recovered on behalf of the Nigerian people has been returned to productive use,” Mr. Tijani said. “A property once associated with the consequence of corruption is today becoming the headquarters of an institution dedicated to protecting Nigerians.”
The inauguration marks a significant operational shift for the regulator, which struggled with severe funding constraints and limited space after launching in February 2022.
National Commissioner Vincent Olatunji said the agency originally operated with just 12 staff members and initially relied on personal funds. Since its establishment, the NDPC has grown significantly, licensing 356 compliance organizations, generating over ₦12bn ($7.3m) in revenue, and fostering an industry ecosystem estimated at ₦18bn.
Located in Abuja’s Mbora District, the 56-office facility consolidates the commission’s operations after moving across four temporary sites in four years. Officials say the expanded capacity will strengthen data privacy enforcement and regulatory oversight as digital services and artificial intelligence adoption expand across Africa’s largest economy.
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