The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has commended the high level of turn-up by Nigerians in the registration of National Identification Numbers (NIN), News About Nigeria reports.
She made this known while speaking at an ongoing event to commemorate the sixth edition of the National Day of Identity themed “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling Access to Services” on Monday in Abuja.
She noted that the number of Nigerians with NIN has increased to 110 million, adding that it is a 2.39 percent increase from the 107.34 million that was recorded as of the end of May 2024.
According to her, this feat was achieved as a result of the strategic plan implemented by the current NIMC management and she maintained that the role of DPI has become indispensable to Nigeria’s economic development.
She added that the digital infrastructure has also assisted the government and financial institutions in facilitating digital payments, digital money, digital identity, and digital processes.
She stated, “The role of DPI has become indispensable to Nigeria’s economic development, as it offers a framework that connects citizens to essential services such as social welfare, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion. At the forefront of this transformation is NIMC, which is responsible for the National Identification Number, which has enrolled over 110 million Nigerians.
“This provides a unique opportunity for the other two pillars of the DPI—data exchange and payment—to be layered on foundational identity for its effective development and adoption.
“I must say we are on the right path, and key strides have been made through collaboration and partnerships with government agencies and private sector players, linking of NINs and phone numbers with the telecommunication companies, NIN and Bank Verification Number harmonisation with financial institutions to facilitate digital payments, digital money, digital identity, and digital processes, amongst others.”
