NIMC DG Wins Outstanding Performance in Public Sector Award
Oru Leonard
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has been awarded the Outstanding Performance in Public Service Award at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards 2025. This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional leadership and dedication to transforming Nigeria’s digital identity landscape.
In a statement made available to News Dot Africa by Kayode Adegoke (PhD)
Head, Corporate Communications
26/05/2025, he highlighted key achievements of the DG to include:
- Exceptional Leadership: Engr. (Dr.) Coker-Odusote’s innovative and transformational leadership style has been instrumental in developing a robust and secure identity database.
- Remarkable Milestones: Under her leadership, NIMC has achieved significant milestones, including increased NIN enrollment, a reliable and secure identity database, and improved staff welfare.
- 5-Point Agenda: Her 5-point agenda, aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Mandate, has driven unprecedented growth in Nigeria’s digital identity sector.
The Commission urged the public to leverage NINAuth for seamless verification services, protecting their data from unauthorized use and enjoying efficient interactions with government agencies.
We congratulate Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to continued progress in Nigeria’s identity management sector.
