Tinubu sets December deadline for 95% NIN coverage
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Identity Management Commission to expand National Identification Number enrolment to 95% of the population b Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-sets-december-deadline-for-95-nin-coverage/
President Bola Tinubu has set a target for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to achieve 95% coverage of National Identification Numbers (NIN) across Nigeria by December 2026. The directive was given during the 2026 National Identity Day celebration in Abuja, where Tinubu was represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Currently, NIN enrolment stands at approximately 142 million people, a significant increase from over 80 million when Tinubu's administration began. The remaining 58% of the population is expected to be covered through ward-level registration, mobile enrolment, and licensed registration agents. Tinubu emphasized the importance of building a secure and inclusive digital identity infrastructure that supports various public and digital services such as electronic health records and transport systems.
The government aims to create a digital public system that is continuously useful, secure, and responsive to Nigerians' needs. Additionally, the expansion of NIN coverage is expected to create jobs and business opportunities through partnerships with the private sector, state governments, and public institutions.
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