The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced that over 110 million Nigerians have enrolled for the National Identification Number (NIN). This represents a 2.39% increase from May 2024, attributed to the NIMC's strategic plan and the growing importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Nigeria's economic development.
The National Identity Management Commission says the number of Nigeria ns that have enrolled for the National Identification Number has hit 110 million.
NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote revealed this in Abuja on Monday at an ongoing event to commemorate the sixth edition of the National Day of Identity,The latest figure showed an increase of 2.39 per cent compared to the 107.34 million recorded at the end of May 2024. According to her, this accomplishment results from the strategic plan implemented by the current NIMC management, highlighting that the role of DPI has become indispensable to Nigeria’s economic development.
She said, “The role of DPI has become indispensable to Nigeria’s economic development, as it offers a framework that connects citizens to essential services such as social welfare, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion. At the forefront of this transformation is NIMC, responsible for the National Identification Number, which has enrolled over 110 million Nigerians.
“This provides a unique opportunity for the other two pillars of the DPI – data exchange and payment – to be layered on foundational identity for its effective development and adoption.”
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