The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has announced that Nigerians will now be required to present their National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services, including palliatives for vulnerable populations.
Akume made the statement while opening an Inter-Ministerial retreat on the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
Represented by Prof. Babatunde Bolaji, the SGF reiterated that providing digital identity for all Nigerians is a key priority of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He urged all government agencies to support the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in strengthening the national identity system.
Akume also praised the efforts of the NIMC Director-General, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in ensuring the commission fulfills its mandate.
As Chairman of the Project Ecosystem Steering Committee (PESC) for the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project, he assured the NIMC of his continued support in implementing reforms through the ID4D Project.
