The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed that over 110 million Nigerians are now enrolled on the National Identification Number (NIN) database for citizens’ registration in the country.
According to Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, NIMC Director General/CEO, who made the disclosure, says that the NIN registration now helps facilitate access to essential services such as healthcare, financial inclusion, and social welfare for Nigerians.
DPI, the NIMC CEO says, “ensures seamless service delivery and supports government initiatives such as the Student Loan Initiative, helping us build a more inclusive and resilient economy.”
NIMC CEO: NIN ensures access to essential services
Coker-Odusote underscores the significance of the NIN system in ensuring access to essential services such as healthcare, financial inclusion, and social welfare. “With over 110 million Nigerians enrolled in the National Identification Number (NIN) system, NIMC plays a key role in enabling access to essential services like healthcare, financial inclusion, and social welfare.”
Speaking on the theme, “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling Access to Services in Nigeria,” at an event to mark the International Identity Day, Coker-Odusote stresses the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in facilitating seamless service delivery. She points out how government initiatives, such as the Student Loan Initiative, benefit from DPI, which fosters a more resilient and inclusive economy.
DPI, the NIMC CEO says, “ensures seamless service delivery and supports government initiatives such as the Student Loan Initiative, helping us build a more inclusive and resilient economy.”
As Nigeria joined the global celebration of International Identity Day, Coker-Odusote advises stakeholders to renew their commitment to advancing digital public infrastructure. She emphasizes the need to enhance public service delivery across various sectors, including healthcare, entrepreneurship, and gender equality, in a bid to build a stronger and more inclusive economy.
According to her, “let us unite with a renewed sense of hope and purpose in advancing our digital public infrastructure to enhance public services delivery, healthcare, entrepreneurship, healthcare, gender equality, amongst others. Together, we can build a more resilient and inclusive economy.”
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