Nigeria has welcomed the establishment of the World Data Organization (WDO), describing it as a significant step toward strengthening global data cooperation and governance.
The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, made this known while addressing journalists at the Inaugural Assembly of the World Data Organization held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the International Conference Centre in Beijing, China.
Ebienfa emphasized the importance of a secure, transparent, and rule-based global data system, noting that the creation of the WDO to drive this process is a positive development. He further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing data management, structured access, and collaboration with relevant international stakeholders.
The World Data Organization is designed to bridge global digital divides and promote cooperation across the data ecosystem. Nigeria’s participation underscores its growing interest in digital transformation and international collaboration on data governance and infrastructure development.
Headquartered in Beijing, China, the WDO is a non-governmental, non-profit platform aimed at coordinating global data cooperation. It brings together industry players, researchers, and institutions to foster innovation, enhance data utilization, and drive digital economic growth.
The Inaugural Assembly attracted participation from multiple countries, reinforcing global efforts to strengthen partnerships across the data sector.
The establishment of the organization is seen as timely, as data continue to play a critical role as a strategic resource, supporting industrial development and economic expansion worldwide.
