The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Scheme of Service, marking a major milestone in the Commission’s drive towards improved efficiency, professional development and institutional growth.
The approval, described as the first of its kind for NIMC, is expected to provide a structured framework for career progression, organisational effectiveness and improved service delivery within the identity management agency.
The development is part of ongoing reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, aimed at repositioning the Commission as a modern, efficient and globally competitive institution.
The new Scheme of Service, which aligns with the Public Service Rules and international best practices, clearly defines staff cadres, promotion pathways, job functions, qualification requirements, professional standards and the overall organisational structure of the Commission.
The approved framework is also anchored on NIMC’s reform agenda and the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with emphasis on strengthening human capital, improving institutional capacity and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Speaking during the formal presentation ceremony, the Deputy Director, Scheme of Service, Organisational Design Department at the OHCSF, Mr Imirhe Gabriel Nwagolo, commended NIMC for its commitment to excellence, noting that the Commission is among a select number of federal agencies to secure approval for a dedicated Scheme of Service.
The NIMC Director General/CEO, represented by the Head of Human Capital Management, Mrs Rhoda Jackden, expressed appreciation to the OHCSF for the approval, describing it as a significant milestone in the Commission’s development.
She reaffirmed NIMC’s commitment to the full implementation of the Scheme, stressing that the framework would support professionalism, accountability and sustainable growth within the organisation.
The new Scheme of Service introduced the Enrolment, Card and Commercial Cadres alongside existing cadres, further expanding the Commission’s operational structure and strengthening its mandate as Nigeria’s central identity management institution.
