The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem aimed at strengthening governance, improving service delivery, enhancing national security, and driving socio-economic growth across Nigeria.
Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, made this known through the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Mr. Sulaiman Falade, during a digital conference themed, “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together,” held in Abuja.
According to her, NIMC is advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through strategic reforms, institutional collaboration, and the deployment of secure digital identity systems designed to support efficient service delivery for citizens and residents.
She noted that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains central to the country’s digital transformation agenda, serving as a critical tool for digital authentication, identity verification, and access to both government and private sector services.
Engr. Coker-Odusote explained that, in line with the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have been mandated to ensure effective utilisation of the NIN in policies relating to data capture, identity verification, and biometric authentication across digital platforms.
She added that NIMC has already established the necessary structures to guarantee seamless implementation of the directive nationwide.
The NIMC boss further reiterated the Federal Government’s vision of creating a unified, secure, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem capable of promoting transparency, accountability, and seamless access to public services.
She stated that, as part of Nigeria’s broader Digital Public Infrastructure framework, NIMC continues to play a pivotal role in enabling digital governance and supporting national development objectives.
According to her, the integration of digital identity systems alongside the deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI) is helping to strengthen trust in digital transactions, safeguard citizens’ data, and promote secure online interactions across the country.
