The National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC’s) identity regulatory function will be strengthened by a new act being enacted by the National Assembly, the Director General (DG) of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said.
As part of the moves to strengthen the regulatory function of the NIMC, the National Assembly has embarked on repealing and enacting the NIMC Act No. 23.
Speaking through a statement at the weekend, Ms Coker-Odusote said the new NIMC bill represented a legislative endeavour to enhance the efficacy and inclusivity of the identity management system.
She said, “This updated and comprehensive bill embodies several proposed amendments designed to improve the effectiveness and inclusivity of the Nigerian ID syste.” She further said that the amendments sought to fortify the foundational framework of NIMC and its operations by expanding the scope of registrable persons.
She said the benefit to the country was a more comprehensive and inclusive identification system which enhanced national security, facilitated efficient service delivery and promoted financial inclusion.
