NIMC Pushes Digital Public Infrastructure to Boost Service Delivery, Security
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem to improve governance, enhance public service delivery, bolster national security, and drive socio-economic development.
Speaking at a digital conference themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” in Abuja, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of National Identity Management Commission, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, said the commission is advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda through strategic reforms, institutional collaboration, and the deployment of secure digital identity systems.
Coker-Odusote, who was represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Mr. Sulaiman Falade, explained that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains central to the country’s Digital Public Infrastructure framework. According to her, the NIN has become a critical tool for digital authentication, identity verification, and access to both government and private sector services.
She noted that following the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) were mandated to ensure the effective use of the NIN in data capture, biometric authentication, and identity verification processes across digital services nationwide.
The NIMC boss said the commission has already established structures to ensure effective implementation of the directive, adding that the Federal Government remains committed to building a unified, secure, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem that promotes transparency, accountability, and seamless access to services.
Coker-Odusote further stated that NIMC continues to play a leading role in enabling digital governance and supporting national development objectives through the integration of digital identity systems and the deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI).
She added that the initiative would strengthen trust in digital transactions, protect citizens’ data, and promote safer online interactions across the country.
The NIMC DG also urged stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to support the implementation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and other related initiatives aimed at improving service delivery for Nigerians.
According to her, the commission remains committed to leveraging technology, innovation, and secure digital systems to build a more connected, efficient, and resilient nation.
