Dr. Tolulope Pius-Fadipe is the Head of Research and Development at the
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), with over 23 years of
experience across the public and private sectors. She is an expert in data
protection, privacy, regulatory compliance, and responsible data governance.
She leads key national initiatives, including the National Certification
Programme for Data Protection Officers (IIM-CDPO) and the Virtual Privacy
Academy (VPA), and serves as Lead Facilitator for the Responsible Data
Management Course for Public Servants. A PECB-certified Data Protection
Officer, she contributes to national and global discussions on inclusive,
equitable, and rights-respecting data governance, including the G20 Digital
Economy Working Group.
She also serves on the Editorial Board of the NDPC – International Journal of
Data Privacy and Protection. Her growing interest in Artificial Intelligence
focuses on responsible applications in governance, privacy, compliance, and
decision-making, while advancing digital trust, innovation, and sustainable
development