Maryam Aminu
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the close of registration for the Youth Data Protection Awareness & Training (YDPAT) programme, which attracted 58,820 young Nigerians within just 53 days.
The initiative, organised in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Globe Takers Foundation, drew participants from all six geopolitical zones, underscoring the growing interest of Nigerian youths in digital literacy, data protection, and personal development.
Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, hailed the massive turnout as proof of the commitment of young people to nation-building.
He assured that every registrant would benefit from the Ministry’s broader youth development agenda.
According to the Minister, the training will commence with an initial cohort of 5,000 participants, selected to ensure fair national representation. Other applicants will be engaged through complementary programmes to guarantee inclusivity.
The training is designed in a hybrid format, combining virtual and physical sessions to ensure nationwide accessibility. Selection and accreditation of participants will run through September, with announcements expected in October. Virtual classes are scheduled to begin in November, while physical training sessions will follow in December 2025.
The Ministry also called on development partners, state governments, and private sector stakeholders to support the YDPAT programme, stressing that collective effort would help expand its reach and impact.
“The Ministry is committed to raising a digitally aware and empowered generation one capable of safeguarding their rights in the digital age while contributing to Nigeria’s data-driven economy,” Olawande said.
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