Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal Government has made the National Identification Number (NIN) a compulsory requirement for Nigerians seeking access to social services and government palliatives.
The directive was reiterated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the opening session of an Inter-Ministerial retreat on the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project in Lagos.
Represented by Professor Babatunde Bolaji, the SGF reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to ensuring a robust digital identity system for all Nigerians. He urged government agencies to actively support the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in strengthening national identity infrastructure.
As the Chairman of the Project Ecosystem Steering Committee (PESC) for the ID4D Project, Senator Akume commended NIMC’s Director-General, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for her leadership and assured her of continued government backing in implementing necessary reforms.
In a similar vein, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, emphasized his ministry’s collaboration with NIMC to enforce the NIN requirement for accessing social services, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Represented by NIMC’s Technical Assistant on Policy and Partnerships, Ayobami Abiola, the Director-General of NIMC expressed appreciation for the government’s support, stressing the importance of inter-agency cooperation in strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem.
The retreat, which brought together key members of PESC and strategic partners, reviewed the progress of the ID4D Project, celebrated milestones, and explored solutions to implementation challenges.
By Enoch Odesola|February 13, 2025.
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