NIN announced as requirement for accessing social services
George Akume
NIN announced as requirement for accessing social services
NIN announced as requirement for accessing social services.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has declared that Nigerians will now require the National Identification Number to access social services.
He further emphasised that the poor and vulnerable populations will need the NIN to benefit from palliatives.
Senator Akume made the statement while opening an Inter-Ministerial retreat on the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
Represented by Prof. Babatunde Bolaji, the SGF reiterated that providing digital identity for all Nigerians is a central focus of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He urged all government agencies to support the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in establishing a robust and inclusive national identity system.
He also commended the NIMC Director-General, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for her dedication and commitment to fulfilling the Commission’s mandate. As Chairman of the Project Ecosystem Steering Committee (PESC) for the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project, the SGF assured her of his support in pursuing reforms to reposition the NIMC through the ID4D Project.
In a similar vein, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, praised the NIMC leadership and the ID4D team for their achievements.
NIN announced as requirement for accessing social services
He also reiterated his Ministry’s collaboration with NIMC to ensure that the NIN is used to access social services and palliatives for vulnerable populations across the country.
The NIMC DG, represented by Ayobami Abiola, Technical Assistant on Policy and Partnerships, expressed gratitude to the SGF and Minister. She assured the PESC members of the Commission’s readiness to deliver on its mandate.
“The enthusiasm and collaborative spirit displayed at this retreat are truly encouraging,” said the NIMC Director-General, who is also the Secretary of the PESC.
“Our discussions today have not only highlighted our achievements but also paved the way for innovative solutions to the challenges ahead.
“We are confident that with sustained inter-agency collaboration and support from all critical stakeholders, we will fast-track our mission to reposition the national identity system, ensuring that every Nigerian and legal resident has a verifiable digital identity and that no one is left behind.”
