Dr. Pretty Tega Edema, an institutionally recognized legal scholar, educator, and digital rights advocate, will officially host the launch of four major scholarly works on data privacy law, alongside the unveiling of Nigeria’s first comprehensive privacy law website.
A trailblazer in legal education and digital rights, Dr. Edema holds dual coordination roles at Admiralty University of Nigeria, Delta State—leading the Jurisprudence and International Law Department while serving as the inaugural Coordinator of the Faculty of Law’s Law Clinic, Moot Court and Students Development Arm. In her capacity as Education and Training Director of the Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN), she architects training curricula and educational programs that build data privacy expertise among legal practitioners and the broader public. Her influence extends through her transformative leadership in legal scholarship, unwavering commitment to professional growth, and impactful mentorship of Nigeria’s next generation of lawyers operating at the intersection of law and technology.
Data protection is an emerging field in Nigeria. The Nigeria Data Protection Act, enacted in June 2023, built upon the 2019 data privacy regulation to strengthen the country’s legal framework. These developments, alongside growing case law, have established rights and obligations for stakeholders across Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem while revealing the need for clear guidance, practical tools, and accessible learning resources. Dr. Edema’s project addresses this gap through publications and materials designed to support learning, compliance, and research.
The four publications to be launched include:
- Forms and Precedents in Data Privacy Law – A collection of over one hundred (100) templates, forms, and precedents related to data privacy and protection tailored to the Nigerian legal environment.
- A Glossary of Data Privacy and Data Protection – Featuring over one thousand words, phrases, abbreviations, terms and terminologies relevant to privacy law and data protection.
- Compendium of Data Privacy Laws in Nigeria – Compiling the key laws relating to privacy and data protection in Nigeria with concise explanatory notes.
- Readings in Data Privacy and Protection Law (A Bibliography) – Containing over five hundred (500) scholarly works, books, and articles on data privacy and protection in Nigeria.
The accompanying website will serve as a first-of-its-kind platform in Nigeria, providing practitioners, scholars, and the general public with access to authoritative legal resources, practical templates, and podcasts designed to foster digital literacy, professional competence, and scholarship in data privacy and protection.
In her remarks, Dr. Edema stated:
“This launch represents a major milestone in advancing knowledge, understanding and practice in data privacy and digital rights across Nigeria. It is my hope that these publications and the website will empower lawyers, policymakers, and citizens alike to navigate the digital age responsibly, ethically, and with confidence.”
The occasion featured prominent personalities such as Vice-Chancellors of Admiralty University of Nigeria, and Dennis Osadebey University, Delta State, Learned Silks, the traditional rulers within the region, legal scholars, professors of diverse fields, researchers, students and the general public.
Dr. Edema’s works underscores her position as one of Nigeria’s foremost voices in privacy law and digital rights, contributing to legal scholarship, professional development, and public engagement. Her work will help shape policy, promote ethical technology use, and safeguard digital rights in Nigeria and beyond.
This launch not only celebrates scholarly achievement but also reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to digital justice, ethical technology deployment, and the protection of personal data in the rapidly evolving digital era.
