National Identity Management Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Public Infrastructure
Oru Leonard
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem aimed at enhancing governance, improving public service delivery, strengthening national security, and accelerating socio-economic development across Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, on May 23, 2026.
Speaking at a digital conference themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” held in Abuja, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Sulaiman Falade, said the Commission is driving Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through strategic reforms, institutional collaboration, and the deployment of secure digital identity systems.
According to her, the National Identification Number (NIN) remains central to the country’s digital transformation agenda, serving as a key tool for digital authentication, identity verification, and access to government and private sector services.
She noted that following the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been mandated to effectively utilise the NIN for data capture, identity verification, and biometric authentication across digital platforms nationwide.
The NIMC boss stated that the Commission has already put in place the necessary structures to ensure the successful implementation of the directive, while reinforcing the Federal Government’s vision of establishing a unified, secure, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem that promotes transparency, accountability, and seamless access to services.
Engr. Coker-Odusote further disclosed that NIMC continues to play a leading role in Nigeria’s broader Digital Public Infrastructure framework through the integration of digital identity systems and the deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI), aimed at strengthening trust in digital transactions, safeguarding citizens’ data, and promoting secure online interactions.
She called on stakeholders across both the public and private sectors to continue supporting the implementation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and other initiatives designed to improve service delivery outcomes for Nigerians.
The NIMC DG reiterated the Commission’s commitment to leveraging technology, innovation, and secure digital systems to build a more connected, efficient, and resilient nation.
