Privacy Policy

Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP)

Effective Date: 1st January 2026

1. Introduction

The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors to the Ministry's website, nationalplanning.gov.ng.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when users access and interact with this website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

The Ministry may collect certain information when you visit or interact with this website, including:

Personal Information

Information voluntarily provided by users, such as:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Organization/Institution
  • Any information submitted through contact forms, feedback forms, registrations, or other online services.

Technical Information

When you access the website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Device Information
  • Operating System
  • Pages Visited
  • Date and Time of Access
  • Referring Website

3. Purpose of Information Collection

Information collected may be used for:

  • Responding to enquiries and requests.
  • Providing government information and services.
  • Improving website functionality and user experience.
  • Monitoring website performance and security.
  • Conducting statistical analysis and reporting.
  • Communicating important updates, notices, and announcements.
  • Supporting policy development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities where applicable.

4. Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and enhance website performance.

Cookies help us:

  • Understand website usage patterns.
  • Improve navigation and functionality.
  • Enhance security and performance.

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

5. Data Protection and Security

The Ministry implements appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or theft
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Misuse

While reasonable efforts are made to protect information transmitted through this website, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Sharing of Information

The Ministry does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only:

  • Where required by law.
  • For government administrative purposes.
  • To comply with lawful requests from competent authorities.
  • To protect national security, public interest, or the rights of citizens.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by government agencies, development partners, or other organizations.

The Ministry is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such websites before providing personal information.

8. Retention of Information

Information collected through this website shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws, regulations, and government record management policies.

9. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

In accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, data subjects whose personal information is processed by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have the following rights:

a) Right to Information

You have the right to be informed about the collection, use, storage, sharing and processing of your personal data. The Ministry provides this information through this Privacy Policy and other relevant notices.

b) Right of Access

You have the right to request access to personal information held by the Ministry concerning you and obtain information regarding the processing of such data.

c) Right to Rectification

You have the right to request the correction or update of inaccurate, incomplete or outdated personal information held by the Ministry.

d) Right to Erasure

Subject to applicable laws and record retention requirements, you may request the deletion of your personal data where such data is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected or where processing is unlawful.

e) Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that the Ministry restrict the processing of your personal data under circumstances permitted by law.

f) Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

g) Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where such processing is not required by law or where legitimate grounds for objection exist.

h) Right to Data Portability

Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format for transfer to another organization.

i) Right Not to Be Subject to Solely Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subjected to decisions that significantly affect you based solely on automated processing, except as permitted under applicable laws.

j) Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Ministry's Data Protection Officer (DPO) or directly with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

Exercising Your Rights

Requests relating to any of the rights listed above may be submitted to the Ministry's Data Protection Officer through the contact details below:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Name: Sani Ibrahim
Phone: 08036548292
Email: ibrahim.sani@nationalplanning.gov.ng

The Ministry shall acknowledge and process requests in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023 and other applicable laws and regulations.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for general public use and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Ministry reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be published on this page and shall become effective immediately upon publication.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.

12. Contact Information

For enquiries relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Address:
C31010 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Central Business District, Abuja FCT, Nigeria.
Email: info@nationalplanning.gov.ng
Website: nationalplanning.gov.ng

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Sani Ibrahim
Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Phone: 08036548292
Email: ibrahim.sani@nationalplanning.gov.ng

Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning remains committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of users' personal information while delivering public services through its digital platforms.