WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that the National Identification Number (NIN) will be required for Nigerians to access all social services and government palliatives. The SGF made this declaration while inaugurating an Inter-Ministerial retreat on the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. Represented by Professor Babatunde Bolaji, Akume emphasized that the provision of a digital identity for all Nigerians remains a key priority of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Akume, who also serves as the Chairman of the Project Ecosystem Steering Committee (PESC) for the Nigeria Digital ID4D Project, reiterated his commitment to backing the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) reforms aimed at repositioning the commission through the ID4D initiative. The NIMC Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by Ayobami Abiola, Technical Assistant on Policy and Partnerships, expressed gratitude to the SGF and the Minister for their support. “The enthusiasm and collaborative spirit displayed at this retreat are truly encouraging. Our discussions today have not only highlighted our achievements but also paved the way for innovative solutions to the challenges ahead,” she said. “We are confident that with sustained inter-agency collaboration and support from all critical stakeholders, we will fast-track our mission to reposition the national identity system, making it more robust and inclusive, ensuring that every Nigerian and legal resident has a verifiable digital identity and that no one is left behind,” she added. Nigeria is currently building a national database of all its citizens through the issuance of the NIN.
NIN now mandatory for all social services in Nigeria – George Akume
