Odita Sunday 
NIMC Pushes Digital Identity Infrastructure to Boost Service Delivery, National Security
By Odita Sunday
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem as part of efforts to improve public service delivery, enhance national security and accelerate socio-economic development across the country.
NIMC Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this at a digital conference themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” held in Abuja.
Represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Mr. Sulaiman Falade, the DG said the commission was driving Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through strategic reforms, institutional collaboration and deployment of secure digital identity systems to support efficient service delivery for citizens and residents.
According to her, the National Identification Number (NIN) remains central to the country’s digital transformation agenda, serving as a critical enabler for digital authentication, identity verification and access to services in both public and private sectors.
She noted that in line with the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) had been mandated to ensure effective use of the NIN in policies relating to data capture, identity verification and biometric authentication across digital services.
Engr. Coker-Odusote stated that NIMC had already put in place structures to ensure effective implementation of the directive.
She further stressed that the Federal Government was committed to establishing a unified, secure and interoperable digital identity ecosystem capable of supporting transparency, accountability and seamless access to services.
The NIMC boss explained that the commission continued to play a leading role in enabling digital governance and supporting national development objectives through the integration of digital identity systems and deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI).
She said the initiative was helping to strengthen trust in digital transactions, protect citizens’ data and promote secure online interactions.
Engr. Coker-Odusote also called on stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to sustain support for the implementation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and related initiatives aimed at improving service delivery outcomes for Nigerians.
She reiterated NIMC’s commitment to leveraging technology, innovation and secure digital systems to build a more connected, efficient and resilient nation.
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