NIMC Achieves 136 Million Enrolments in Nigeria

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reported reaching 136 million enrolments of Nigerian legal residents in its national identity database. This announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Kayode Adegoke, the head of corporate communications at NIMC.

The Nigerian government is set to implement a new law designed to transform the identity infrastructure into a digital framework, repealing the 2007 NIMC Act. This new legislation aims to create a single, trusted identification system and expand the responsibilities of NIMC regarding digital credentials and cybersecurity.

NIMC's Director General, Abisoy Coker Odusote, emphasized the goal of completing the enrolment and issuance of National Identification Numbers (NIN) within the shortest possible time. The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, led by Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, views the new law as a significant milestone in building a secure and inclusive identity management system, which is crucial for improving public service delivery and expanding access to digital services.