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The enforcement of the IT clearance process of NITDA, for example, started in December 2016,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn addition to the value addition to IT project delivery, the IT clearance has saved over N22.45bn for the federal government.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the release of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the NITDA DG said the agency has created a new industry, stimulated new business models, and empowered thousands of Nigerians through capacity building and skills development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe licensed 72 data protection compliance organisations (DPCOs), created over 2,686 new jobs roles in the industry, developed a new data protection sector valued at around 2.2 billion naira,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe agency has also successfully investigated and issued data breach fines to many organisations, including public institution. 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