NCSP participates at Wold data assembly in Beijing
Director-General, Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has joined other international delegates at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organisation (WDO), in Beijing. The gathering convened over 500 participants,
- By Chikodi Okereocha
Director-General, Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has joined other international delegates at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organisation (WDO), in Beijing.
The gathering convened over 500 participants, including senior government officials, multilateral institutions, and digital technology experts, marking a significant step toward strengthening global coordination on data governance and the digital economy.
Accompanied by the NCSP Head of International Relations, Ms. Judy Melifonwu, Tegbe’s participation underscored Nigeria’s growing strategic interest in global digital cooperation, particularly within the context of its bilateral engagement with China.
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The assembly featured a keynote address by Ding Xuexiang, who delivered remarks on behalf of Chinese President Xi Jinping. In his address, the Vice Premier emphasised the need for coordinated global action to harness the value of data while ensuring security, inclusiveness, and trust in the digital economy.
For Nigeria, participation at this level presents significant opportunities to engage in global standard-setting discussions on data governance and cross-border data flows, and strengthen bilateral cooperation with China in advancing digital infrastructure and innovation.
It also unlocks new pathways for investment and knowledge exchange within the digital economy, and position Nigerian institutions and talent to benefit from emerging global data ecosystems.
The establishment of the WDO signals a new phase in international collaboration on digital transformation, and with Tegbe’s engagement, the NCSP continues to play a pivotal role in aligning Nigeria’s strategic interests with evolving global opportunities in data and technology.
