By Juliet Oyoyo
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…Training Phase to Begin — Minister Of Youth Development
As a strong signal of how eager Nigerian youth are to learn about data protection, digital awareness, and personal growth, 58,820 Youths have signed Up for YDPAT Nationwide.
In just 53 days, a total of 58,820 young Nigerians signed up from all six geopolitical zones.
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Globe Takers Foundation, has officially closed registration for the Youth Data Protection Awareness & Training (YDPAT) Program.
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who applauded the overwhelming response, described it as proof of the commitment of young people to nation-building.
Olawande assured that every single registrant will benefit from the Ministry’s broader youth development initiatives. While the training will begin with an initial cohort of 5,000 participants carefully selected to ensure fair representation across the country, the remaining registrants will still be engaged through other relevant programs of the Ministry so that no youth is left out.
The YDPAT training will run in a hybrid format that combines online and physical sessions, making it accessible to participants regardless of their location. Registration officially closed in the first week of September 2025, and the selection of participants is now underway.
The process will continue throughout September, with the announcement and accreditation of selected individuals scheduled for October. Virtual training is set to begin in November, followed by physical sessions in December 2025.
As the program enters this critical phase, the Ministry has called on development partners, private sector stakeholders, and state governments to support and collaborate on the YDPAT initiative.
The Minister stressed that with collective effort, the reach and impact of this program can be significantly expanded, allowing even more young Nigerians to benefit from digital inclusion and data literacy.
According to him, “The Federal Ministry of Youth Development remains committed to raising a digitally aware and empowered generation, one capable of protecting its rights in the digital age while contributing meaningfully to the growth and security of Nigeria’s data-driven economy.
