NIMC has put in place a robust measures to safeguard the nation’s database from cyber threats – Engr. Coker-Odusote
The Director-General, Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission, NIMC Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote has once again, reassure Nigerians, at home, and in the diaspora that robust measures are in place to safeguard the nation’s database from cyber threats.
Engr. Coker-Odusote gave the assurance on Wednesday at a 2-day round table with online Publishers in Abuja.
According to her, NIMC’s infrastructure adheres to the stringent ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System Standard, ensuring that the highest standards of data protection are maintained.
She pointed out that under her leadership, NIMC has an unwavering commitment to upholding ethical standards in data protection.
Her words; “Cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and real-time monitoring systems are in place to protect the database.
“We are also very deliberate about ensuring that all partners and vendors of the commission comply with strict security standards.
“NIMC under my watch is committed to complying with all extant laws and regulations governing the protection of data in Nigeria.
“So far, we have done so much towards ensuring compliance with the highest standards of data security, sanitizing the system and processes, while ensuring the integrity of data on the country’s identity database. We shall not rest on our oars, the DG assures.
She also announced that the NIMC was very deliberate about inclusion, adding that a compelling strategy is already in place, with support from the Nigeria Digital ID4D Project to ensure that those that are at the risk of being excluded on Nigeria’s identity project were adequately covered.
“From persons with disabilities, to women and children, the elderly, and those in rural and hard to reach areas, we are determined to ensure that no one is left behind,” she said.
According to the NIMC boss, one of the objectives of the RoundTable was “to strengthen collaboration with the media, pursuant to our determination to regularly keep the public informed about the steps being taken to secure their data, the commission’s activities, updates, success stories, as well as challenges.”
Earlier in her remarks, the Coordinator, Project Implementation Unit, Nigeria Digital ID4D Project, Mrs. Tito Ejenavi, observed that historically, identity systems had often inadvertently marginalized certain groups due to logistical challenges and social stigmas, particularly affecting women and persons with disabilities.
“We are committed to reversing this trend by ensuring that our ID system is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of their socio-economic status, gender, or physical abilities,” she said. According to Mrs. Ejenayi, the foundational ID system that the NIMC was building “is not just about numbers; it’s about people and their access to rights and services.
