The National Identity Management Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing national security, and improving public service delivery across Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the Commission disclosed that it is deepening reforms to expand Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and ensure wider adoption of secure identity systems across both public and private sectors.
The statement noted that the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Sulaiman Falade, spoke at a digital conference in Abuja themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together.” She emphasized that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains central to Nigeria’s DPI strategy as a key enabler for identity verification, authentication, and access to essential services.
She further referenced the Federal Government’s April 5, 2024 directive mandating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to integrate NIN into digital service delivery systems, noting that NIMC has strengthened institutional frameworks to ensure full implementation.
Coker-Odusote also highlighted the importance of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI) in securing digital transactions, protecting citizens’ data, and building trust in online interactions. She stressed that a unified and interoperable digital identity system is critical to achieving transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery.
The Commission called on stakeholders across both public and private sectors to continue supporting the national digital identity agenda, describing it as essential for innovation, inclusion, and sustainable national development.
