Director General/CEO, NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote.

The National Identity Management Commission NIMC has said it is more than ever committed to protecting and ensuring safety of data in Nigeria’s National Identity Database NIDB. Meanwhile, the country has also commemorated the National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics CRVS Day.

Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, Director General/CEO, NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, assured that the safety and security of data in the country’s National Identity Database NIDB.

Represented by the Director, Information Technology and Identity Database (IT/IDD) Engr. Lanre Yusuf, the NIMCI-boss emphasised that the Commission has put in place top-notch security architects to protect the citizens’ data.

She assured that the Commission will ensure that the National Identification Number (NIN) Database is safe and secure.

The NIMC DG also commended the concerted efforts of the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF and the National Population Commission NPC towards an inclusive digital identity system in Nigeria.

She reiterated the strategic partnership with the NPC and other Government agencies to enroll and issue NIN to all Nigerians, particularly children below the age of 16 years, adding that NIMC plans to go to the hinterland to enroll all Nigerians

According to her, over 109 million NINs have so far been issued to Nigerians and legal residents, amongst which children’s enrolment constitutes only 20 per cent.

 She however, promised that the NIMC would ensure timely and accurate NIN enrolment of all Nigerians and legal residents within the shortest time possible.

Engr Coker-Odusote used the occasion to inform Nigerians that the Improved General Multiple Purpose Card GMPC will be launched soon to support the Federal Government’s drive for inclusivity, social safety net programme and other programmes targeted towards the citizens’ inclusivity.