- As Nigeria Commemorates Civil Registration And Vital Statistics Day
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
As Nigeria observes Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day, the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has reaffirmed the security and integrity of the National Identity Database.
Represented by Engr. Lanre Yusuf, Director of Information Technology and Identity Database, at a press conference in Abuja, Engr. Coker-Odusote highlighted the robust security measures in place to safeguard citizens' data. She assured that the National Identification Number (NIN) system remains secure.
The Director General also praised the collaborative efforts of UNICEF and the National Population Commission (NPC) in working towards a more inclusive digital identity framework in Nigeria.
According to a statement by NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Kayode Adegoke, the NIMC continues to strengthen its partnership with NPC and other government agencies to ensure that NINs are issued to all Nigerians, with a focus on enrolling children under the age of 16. Plans are in place to reach underserved areas across the country.
Engr. Coker-Odusote noted that over 109 million NINs have been issued so far, with 20% of these belonging to children. She emphasized NIMC's commitment to completing the enrollment of all Nigerians and legal residents in a timely manner.
She also announced the upcoming launch of an Improved General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC) to support the Federal Government’s initiatives aimed at inclusivity and social welfare programs.
