The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, says it’s doubling down on secure digital identity systems to make governance smoother, boost security, and expand access to public services.
Speaking at a digital conference in Abuja on Saturday, NIMC Director-General Abisoye Coker-Odusote said the commission is driving reforms and partnerships to build an inclusive, interoperable digital identity ecosystem. She was represented by Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases Sulaiman Falade.
Coker-Odusote said the National Identification Number has become central to Nigeria’s digital push, now used for identity verification, biometric authentication, and access to both government and private sector services.
She noted that a presidential directive from April 5, 2024, requires all MDAs to integrate NIN into digital services, especially where data capture and verification are involved. NIMC has already set up structures to enforce compliance and push wider adoption.
The goal, she said, is a unified, secure, and transparent digital identity framework that supports faster service delivery and accountability in government.
Coker-Odusote added that NIMC is also rolling out the National Public Key Infrastructure to strengthen trust in digital transactions, protect citizens’ data, and make online interactions safer.
She called on public and private sector stakeholders to back the rollout, saying the digital identity ecosystem is key to national development and economic growth.
“NIMC remains committed to leveraging technology and innovation to build a more connected, efficient, and resilient nation,” she said.
