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) programme.

Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, applauded the overwhelming response, describing it as proof of the commitment of young people to nation-building

A total of 58,820 young Nigerians were said to have signed up from all six geopolitical zones, which is a strong signal of how eager Nigerian youth are to learn about data protection, digital awareness, and personal growth.

The minister said 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.

He said the remaining registrants will still be engaged through other relevant programs of the ministry so that no youth is left out.

A press release by the director of Information and Public Relations of the ministry, Omolara Esan and made available to Blueprint, said the YDPAT training will run in a hybrid format that combines online and physical sessions, making it accessible to participants regardless of their location.

He said registration officially closed in the first week of September 2025, and the selection of participants is underway, while the process will continue throughout September, with the announcement and accreditation of selected individuals scheduled for October.