NAC Okays Framework To Build Nigeria’s Digitised Modern Addressing System
* Shettima: We’re building institutions that match energy, mobility of Nigerians under Renewed Hope Agenda Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Addressing Council (NAC) has ratified the preliminary framework for
The National Addressing Council (NAC) has approved a framework to establish a digitized and modern addressing system in Nigeria. The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation will serve as the secretariat for greater efficiency and coordination, while other agencies will work together to achieve set objectives. In his address, Vice-President Kashim Shetima emphasized the importance of building institutions that match the energy and mobility of Nigerians under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He stressed that the addressing system should locate every community, support enterprise without barriers, and strengthen government without compromising privacy. Shetima explained that the national addressing system must serve both rural and urban areas, with the address serving as a point of connection between citizens, enterprises, and the state.
He also highlighted the system's role in financial inclusion, social interventions, logistics, planning, and emergency response. The NAC's mandate includes ensuring that every Nigerian household and legitimate enterprise is located within a trusted national framework and that the digital addressing framework connects intelligently with other digital identity and public infrastructure.
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