The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has revealed plans to introduce a revamped National Identity Card, enriched with advanced payment functionalities and social service features.
This announcement was made by Kayode Adegoke, the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, in a statement released over the weekend.
The statement read, “The card, which will be produced according to ICAO standards, is positioned as the country’s default national identity card.
“In addition to this functionality, cardholders will also be able to use the cards as debit or prepaid cards by linking the same to bank accounts of their choice.
“The card shall enable eligible persons, especially those financially excluded from social and financial services, to have access to multiple government intervention programs.
“In line with data protection regulation and public interest, NIMC remains committed to protecting cardholders’ personal data and will ensure compliance with international standards on data security protocols as security features that protect the confidentiality and safety of users’ information.”
The enhanced card, developed in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System, will be powered by AfriGO, a national domestic card scheme.
Under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, which mandates the enrollment and issuance of a general multipurpose card to Nigerians and legal residents, the new national ID card aims to offer a comprehensive solution for physical identification, facilitating access to both governmental and private social services.
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