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NIMC Drives Digital Transformation to Enhance Governance, Security
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NIMC Drives Digital Transformation to Enhance Governance, Security
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to improve service delivery, national security, and socio-economic development.
Speaking at a digital conference themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” in Abuja, Coker-Odusote, who was represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases, Mr. Sulaiman Falade, said the commission was pursuing strategic reforms and institutional collaboration to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
She explained that the deployment of secure digital identity systems had become essential to efficient governance and service delivery across the country.
According to her, the National Identification Number (NIN) remains at the centre of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem, providing a reliable platform for identity verification, digital authentication, and access to services in both the public and private sectors.
“In line with the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies have been mandated to ensure the effective use of the NIN in driving policies related to data capture, identity verification, and biometric authentication across all digital services,” she said.
Coker-Odusote added that NIMC had already put necessary structures in place to ensure effective implementation of the directive.
She further stated that the Federal Government was committed to building a unified, secure, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem capable of promoting transparency, accountability, and seamless access to services for Nigerians.
The NIMC boss noted that the commission was also playing a major role in strengthening trust in digital transactions through the integration of digital identity systems and the deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI).
“Through the integration of digital identity systems and the deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure, Nigeria is strengthening trust in digital transactions, protecting citizen’s data, and promoting secure online interactions,” she said.
She called on stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to continue supporting the implementation of Nigeria’s digital identity initiatives to improve service delivery and advance national development.
Coker-Odusote reiterated the commission’s commitment to leveraging technology, innovation, and secure digital systems to build “a more connected, efficient, and resilient nation.”
