By Nkechi Eze
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem as part of efforts to strengthen governance, improve public service delivery, enhance national security, and accelerate socio-economic development across the country.
According to an official signed statement by the Head, Corporate Communications of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, made the disclosure at a digital conference themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” held in Abuja.
Represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Mr. Sulaiman Falade, the NIMC DG stated that the Commission is driving 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 explained 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 noted that, in line with the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been mandated to ensure the effective use of the NIN in policies relating to data capture, identity verification, and biometric authentication across digital services nationwide.
She added that NIMC has already established the necessary structures to ensure effective implementation of the directive across relevant institutions.
The NIMC boss further emphasized the Federal Government’s vision of building 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 leading role in enabling digital governance and supporting national development objectives through the integration of digital identity systems and deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI).
According to her, the initiative is helping to strengthen trust in digital transactions, safeguard citizens’ data, and promote secure online interactions across the country.
Engr. Coker-Odusote also urged stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to sustain support for the implementation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and related initiatives aimed at improving service delivery outcomes for Nigerians.
She reiterated NIMC’s commitment to leveraging technology, innovation, and secure digital systems to build a more connected, efficient, and resilient nation.
