NIMC Focuses on Enrolling Children in NIN Program
TECH DIGEST- The Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa, has lauded the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for its accomplishments in registering Nigerians for the National Identity Number (NIN). During a recent meeting with a delegation from the Commission at the Lamido’s Palace in Yola, he not only commended their efforts but also pledged his backing to NIMC in fulfilling its mandate.
Represented by the Galadima Adamawa, Alhaji Mustafa Aminu, the Lamido encouraged the Commission to ensure smooth NIN enrollment in rural regions. He emphasized the importance of making the process seamless and stated, “It is our collective desire that the NIN enrollment process is seamless. Lamido, His Royal Highness has asked me to extend his cooperation and support so that together, we move the country forward.”
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In response, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz Abubakar, expressed gratitude for the Lamido’s role in maintaining the security of Adamawa state. He informed the Lamido that NIMC was actively focusing on registering children and women for the National Identity Number, a critical step in expanding the database’s coverage.
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Abubakar highlighted the significance of issuing a unique National Identity Number, paralleling it with systems like the Social Security Number in the United States and the National Insurance Number in the United Kingdom. He stressed that these numbers were pivotal for identification purposes.
Acknowledging their accomplishments, Abubakar stated, “We have enrolled over one hundred million Nigerians and issued them with the NIN. We are in Yola to re-strategize to achieve more.” He pointed out that while around 90 percent of adults had been enrolled, only about 10 percent of children had been included. Thus, NIMC’s current efforts were directed toward enrolling children, women, and those in remote and challenging regions.
Abubakar also extended an invitation to the Lamido for the 2023 World Identity Day event, scheduled for September 16, 2023.
The NIMC delegation, led by Abubakar, included key personnel such as Musa Odole Solomon, the Project Coordinator for Nigeria Digital Identification for Development Project, along with Directors and top management staff of NIMC and Nigeria Digital ID4D Project.
The Lamido’s team comprised individuals like Alhaji Mustafa Aminu – Galadima Adamawa, Justice Nathan Musa – Wakilin Alkalai Adamawa (Retired Chief Judge), Alhaji Ahamdu Bobboi – Chief Imam, Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Alhaji Kabiru Bakari – Tariya Adamawa, Secretary, Adamawa Emirate Council, and Prof. Abubakar Abba Tahir, Kakaki Adamawa.
The visit to the Lamido’s Palace was a significant part of the NIMC/Nigeria Digital ID4D Management Workshop, hosted in Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State. This event was supported by the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project.
In a separate statement, Musa Odole Solomon, the Project Coordinator for Nigeria Digital ID4D Project, emphasized that the workshop provided an invaluable platform for addressing challenges faced by the Commission. The event encompassed paper presentations, review of implementation plans, interactive sessions, visitations, and discussions on the next steps.
