AFRITEX Unveils Vision for Smart Cities

Oluchi Chibuzor

In a groundbreaking event hosted by AFRITEX, the 4th Sustainable Smart Cities Forum and Awards converged leading experts and visionaries to deliberate on the transformative power of smart cities in Nigeria.

Co-located with the EdTech Summit and Awards 2023, the forum explored the crucial role of the “Privacy by Design” principle in steering the future of smart urban environments.

With the theme: “Safeguarding the Future: The Crucial Role of Privacy by Design, Principle in Shaping Smart Cities in Nigeria,” the forum highlighted the pressing need for proactive measures to ensure the privacy of citizens amidst the rapid technological advancements in smart city initiatives. 

Speaking, the National Commissioner/CEO. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, emphasized the integration of privacy considerations into the very foundation of smart city development, underscoring its significance as a proactive approach to privacy.

The event also witnessed the presentation of awards, with the Digital Economic Cybersecurity Solutions Company Award bestowed upon Mr. Joseph Oluwaseun Benedict, JOB, founder of Think Clientele Backbone.

The event concluded with a vision of smart cities standing as shining examples of progress, with privacy at their core, as Nigeria navigates the digital era.