The Bauchi State Government, through the Bureau for Information and Communication Technology (BICT), has unveiled a Creative Challenge as part of activities marking the 2026 Privacy Week, aimed at promoting awareness on data protection and responsible digital behaviour.
The initiative, organised in collaboration with Cyber Nations Bauchi, invites students, designers and tech enthusiasts to develop creative content that educates the public on the importance of safeguarding personal information online.
According to the organisers, participants are expected to submit original entries in categories such as graphic design, short videos, photography and written content, focusing on themes including digital security, data protection and responsible internet use.
The statement noted that entries will be assessed based on originality, relevance and overall impact, with submissions required on or before March 30.
Participants are also required to publish their entries on any social media platform and tag the Bauchi State Bureau for ICT using the hashtags #PrivacyWeek and #BauchiPrivacyWeek as part of the participation guidelines.
The organisers disclosed that winners of the competition will receive cash prizes, with N150,000 for first place, N100,000 for second place and N50,000 for third place.
They added that the challenge is designed to blend creativity with education, while encouraging citizens to think critically about how personal data is collected, used and protected in the digital space.
The Privacy Week campaign forms part of the state government’s broader efforts to strengthen digital awareness and promote safe online practices among residents.
