Harps on issues confronting the agency…
In a bid to proffer immediate solutions to some of the problems bedeviling the agency, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, on Wednesday, honoured the invitation of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population to discuss these challenges and map out strategies to address them.
The meeting, which was held at the National Assembly, and was chaired by the committee’s deputy chairman, Senator Gbenga Daniel, provided an invaluable platform for fruitful dialogue between the leadership of the NIMC and esteemed members of the Senate Committee.
An overview of the issues confronting NIMC, ranging from infrastructure constraints to logistical challenges in NIN enrollment processes were brought to bare by the DG, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote presented
The DG underscored NIMC’s unwavering commitment to overcoming these challenges and delivering on its mandate of providing a robust and universally recognized national identification system for Nigeria.
She highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery, improving operational efficiency, and expanding the reach of NIN enrollment services across the country.
Sen. Gbenga Daniel in his own remarks, highlighted NIMC crucial role as the country’s prime data parastatal, stressing its implications for security, planning, and national development. He reiterated the need for teamwork and national interest in the operation of the commission while
pledging the Senate’s support to finding sustainable solutions to the challenges facing NIMC.
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote expressed her gratitude to the Senate Committee for their proactive engagement and invaluable insights, reaffirming NIMC’s readiness to collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to achieve its objectives. She assured the Committee of NIMC’s determination to implement the recommendations arising from the discussions.
The Director General’s participation in the Senate Committee meeting reflects NIMC’s commitment to uphold the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement in its efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s identity management infrastructure.
