Oluwagbeminiyi “Gbemi” Ojedokun
Oluwagbeminiyi “Gbemi” Ojedokun is a lawyer and data protection specialist. With a background in law and extensive experience in data protection, she has established a solid reputation for developing and executing robust data protection initiatives, policies, and procedures. Her legal expertise provides a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of privacy laws and regulations.
Gbemi specialises in conducting thorough examinations of privacy programs through audits, effectively managing data protection risks, and offering actionable guidance to stakeholders on compliance obligations.
She is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) at the IAPP. She holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional certification in European law (CIPP/E) and is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the IAPP, and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).
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Ridwan Badmus
Ridwan Badmus is the Head of Technology Law, Privacy/Data Protection and AI Governance at Oguntoye & Oguntoye LP, Privacy Engineering and AI Governance Lead at TechStabs Consulting and Co-Founder/Privacy Technologist at FR Data Protection. He’s certified as an AI Governance Professional and Information Privacy Technologist with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Ridwan specialises in seamlessly integrating privacy, data protection & trustworthy AI requirements into products to process data responsibly. As a technology lawyer, he provides legal expertise across various domains offering rare multidisciplinary support to startups and enterprises.
Ridwan is a lifelong learner and innovative thinker, committed to continuous growth and excellence.
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Ade Adedeji
Ade Adedeji is the Chief Privacy & Data Officer at Dataworks Analytics, one of Nigeria’s leading Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCO). Ade is a dynamic, strategic Data and IT leader with a focus on innovation and excellence.
At Dataworks, Ade is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the Centre for Excellence (COE) for Data, Data Protection, and AI. The COE is dedicated to leveraging innovation and technology to address the growing data challenges faced by leading organizations in the African market.
Ade is a certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), data governance, and project management professional with over 15 years of management experience in delivering complex and innovative solutions. His expertise spans data strategy, data protection and ethics, data and AI governance, data quality, data management, and data analytics.
Before joining Dataworks, Ade successfully led teams of IT and data professionals to deliver various data projects for global organizations such as Bupa, Kantar, Centrica, Shell, Willis Towers Watson, and Calor Gas. Additionally, he has delivered data and cybersecurity related projects and initiatives for His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in the United Kingdom.
Ade holds a BEng from Coventry University, a master’s degree from the University of Surrey, and an Executive Business Leadership certificate from Cornell University in New York.
He is a member of the Enterprise Data Management Council (EDMC), the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and the Data Management Association (DAMA).
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Olumide Babalola
Olumide Babalola is a PhD researcher at the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, a legal scholar, and a distinguished privacy and data protection lawyer from Nigeria. With a robust academic and professional background, Olumide is at the forefront of digital rights advocacy, privacy law, and data protection in Nigeria. He currently teaches law at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and is a member of the International Data Policy Committee (IDPC) of CODATA, a global body dedicated to responsible data governance.
Olumide holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law with ICT & Commerce from the University of Reading, United Kingdom. His ongoing PhD research at the University of Portsmouth focuses on the concept of privacy within the jurisprudence of Nigerian courts. His academic work is closely intertwined with his pioneering efforts in the Nigerian legal system, where he has litigated landmark privacy and data protection cases up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria and the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice.
One of Olumide’s most significant legal contributions was handling the first Court of Appeal decision on data protection in Nigeria in the 2021 case Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative v. National Identity Management Commission(2021) LPELR – 55623(CA). This landmark case defined the relationship between data protection and the constitutional right to privacy in Nigeria and has since become a central reference point in legal discussions surrounding data protection.
An accomplished author, Olumide has published several authoritative books on privacy and data protection law, including Casebook on Data Protection (2020), Privacy and Data Protection Law in Nigeria (2021), Digital Rights in Nigeria: Through the Cases (2022), Emerging Jurisprudence on Privacy and Data Protection in Nigeria (2023), and Annotated Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. His academic work has been featured in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, including the Computer Law & Security Review, International Data Privacy Law, and The Journal of Data Protection & Privacy.
Olumide’s expertise is globally recognized. In 2021, he was invited to join the International Network of Privacy Law Professionals (INPLP), an exclusive membership network of privacy law experts. In 2023, he co-presented a paper at the University of Oxford on the subject of privacy, technology, and postcoloniality in Nigeria’s legal regime for data governance, further solidifying his international reputation.
He has contributed to advancing privacy law education in Nigeria by co-founding The Privacy Academy, an educational initiative that has trained hundreds of Nigerians in the emerging fields of privacy and data protection. In addition, he is the convener of PrivCon Nigeria, an annual privacy and data protection conference that gathers industry experts and stakeholders in Lagos to discuss emerging trends and challenges in the field. He also co-founded the Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative (DRLI), a civil society organization focused on litigation, advocacy, and research around digital rights.
Olumide’s passion for privacy and data protection has made him a regular speaker at local and international conferences. His role in leading a 2021 research project on the independence and efficiency of Data Protection Authorities in Africa further underscores his commitment to advancing data governance on the continent.
As the first Nigerian lawyer to litigate data protection cases up to the Supreme Court and the ECOWAS Community Court, Olumide Babalola continues to shape and influence the legal landscape of privacy and data protection in Nigeria, and his work serves as a model for legal practitioners and privacy advocates across Africa.
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Fernandez Marcus-Obiene
Fernandez Marcus-Obiene is a dynamic legal technology leader, policy advocate, and author with extensive experience at the intersection of law, technology, and justice sector reform. He currently serves as the Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Justice Sector Reform and ICT/Digital & Innovative Technology.
Fernandez is the Chairman of the Technology & Law Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Legal Practice, where he has driven initiatives to develop guidelines for the use of technology in legal practice. He also serves in various leadership roles within the NBA, including as a consultant to the NBA Lagos Branch Membership & Data Management Committee and as a member of its Judiciary Relations Committee.
Additionally, Fernandez is a co-opted member of the Presidential Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence at the International Bar Association, and a member of the National Core Convening Group and the Reference Group of Experts for the Justice Needs Survey at the Hague Institute for Innovation in Law (HiiL).
Prior to his current role, Fernandez was a partner at Tsedaqah Attorneys, a full-service law firm, where he led the firm’s technology initiatives and workflow optimization. He also co-founded a successful LegalTech startup, wekrea8.com, which has implemented technology solutions for law firms and legal organizations, including the Nigerian Bar Association.
Fernandez is recognized for his expertise in dispute resolution, emerging technologies, AI regulation, and justice system modernization. He is a distinguished speaker and thought leader on legal innovation, having authored numerous publications on LegalTech and AI governance, including a book titled “Law and Technologies: Exploring the Evolving Intersection of Law and Technology”. Fernandez has shaped policy through his various leadership roles in legal technology and reform initiatives.
Committed to driving transformative change in the justice sector, Fernandez leads strategic development and implementation of national justice reforms across constitutional, legislative, and technological domains. He analyses challenges and proposes solutions to enhance access, efficiency, transparency, and the rule of law. Some Key Projects:
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Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), established under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, safeguards data privacy, enforces regulations, and promotes responsible data handling in Nigeria
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