
Segun H. Olugbile
- Post-graduation qualification in Information Technology and Master’s in Cybersecurity with specialisation in
cybersecurity governance, risk management & compliance. PhD in Cybersecurity (I-V). - Certified Data Protection engineer by ISACA, an active professional certification in Data Protection and Privacy – Certified Data Protection Solutions Engineer (CDPSEISACA).
- Certified IT Professional by the Computer Professionals (Registration) Council of Nigeria, Certified Data
Governance Officer, with over 22 years of experience across professional domains. - Subject Matter Expert in Data Governance, Protection and Privacy, Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy and Regulations, Digital Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), Digital Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building & Training, Project Development & Management, Digital strategy Strategy Development, Digital Transformation & Innovation, ITpolicy and Due Diligence, Digital Ecosystem Engagement and Generative AI Application.
- Extensive experience in public digital policy, governance and regulatory compliance in data protection and privacy, cybersecurity strategy and implementation of IT governance-risk-compliance.
- Technical and operational experience in data protection and privacy compliance practice, remediation, training, polices, and standards, implementation of Data Protection Compliance implementation services in the economy sector including banks, fintech, Insurance companies, SMSEs, and public institutions in Nigeria. FinTech, Oil and Gas, Health, and Charities in the past five years.
- • Technical experience in developing data protection technology tools and platfrom for training
and assessment. Co-developed NDPR365 for Data Protection Service SaaS, oversaw and
co-implemented Data Processors
• Experience in co-creation of policy and regulation, review and the drafting of policy and
regulatory instruments on cybersecurity, data protection, and related digital governance and
regulatory instruments.
• Co-developed Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) for Nigeria Data Protection
Bureau (Now Nigeria Data Protection Commission NDPC).
• Technical Expert Reviewer of Nigeria Data Protection (Amended) Legislation under the
auspices of Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Ministry of Justice, and World Bank Digital
ID Ecosystem Project (2022).
• Seasoned experience in technical policy and regulatory instrument development with the
Council of Europe Data Protection Legislation based on Convention 108-plus with Nigeria
Residential Drafting Workshop certificate under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice,
Nigeria Identity Management Commission, Office of the National Security Adviser, and
Council of Europe (2018)
• Co-facilitate the first Data Protection legislative draft bill under the Nigeria Identity
Management Commission, and as Expert member of the Nigeria Senate Expert Working
Group on ICTand Cybersecurity.
• Extensive experience in Internet Governance for development while serving as Multi stakeholders Advisory Group to the UN Secretary-General on Internet governance (2014-2017)
• Technical resource experience in Internet governance, cybersecurity, data protection, data
governance policy framework expert to AU, ECOWAS and Nigeria, fellow of the European
School of Internet Governance Dresden-Germany.
• Extensive experience in digital policy development in Data Governance, Data Protection and
Privacy, Emerging Technology for development, and Digital Governance and Digital
Diplomacy recognized by G-7, UNECA, AU, and ECOWAS.
• Extensive experience on advising on the development and implementation Nigeria Data
Protection Regulation, National Data Protection strategic action plan, stakeholders
awareness, capacity, curriculum and training content development since 2017 till present.
• Extensive experience in the development of numerous strategic National IT and digital policy
Instruments for National Information Technology Development Agency, Nigeria
Communication Commission-Child Online Protection, and National E-Commerce Policy &
Strategy of the Federal Ministry of Trade, investment and Industry in the last decade.
• Seasoned experience in advising on the development and strategic implementation of
National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy as a pioneer expert member of Cybercrime
Advisory Council, Office of National Security Adviser President and working with over 27
government agencies, justices, law enforcement, security, intelligence agencies and military
institutions (2014-Present)
• Experience in Global Digital Skills for Development in the emerging technology and digital
skills and strategic stakeholders engagement.