- NIN Will Unlock All Services, Opportunities in Nigeria – Tinubu
- …Calls for deeper harmonisation among government agencies
- Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described Nigeria’s digital identity drive as more than a technical project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the National Identification Number (NIN) will become the key to accessing every service, opportunity and platform across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.
Tinubu made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja during the National Day of Identity 2025, where he was represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
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He said the mandatory use of the NIN is central to his administration’s vision for security, economic growth and digital inclusion.
“The NIN project is not just about compliance, but about building trust in our national systems. This is how we secure our nation, strengthen our economy and ensure that every Nigerian can participate fully in the digital era,” he stated.
The president added that as a signatory to global digital commitments, Nigeria must ensure its identity systems are trusted at home and abroad.
He called for deeper harmonisation among government agencies, stronger private sector partnerships and wider international cooperation.
In her address, the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, revealed that over 123 million Nigerians have now been enrolled in the national database.
She noted that the milestone was achieved through the deployment of cutting-edge technology and collaborations, which reduced waiting times by 49 percent.
Coker-Odusote also highlighted NIMC’s partnerships with the Ministry of Health to link NIN with birth registrations, and with the Nigeria Correctional Service, where over 75 percent of inmates have been enrolled.
“At the heart of our effort is the integration of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which guarantees security, privacy and accessibility of personal data,” she said.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described Nigeria’s digital identity drive as more than a technical project, stressing that it is tied to governance and international credibility.
He underscored the importance of procurement transparency, continuous testing and alignment with global standards to ensure Nigerian credentials are globally recognised.
“The investments we make today in PKI, data centres and secure enrolment will be the collateral for Nigeria’s digital economy tomorrow,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He urged the financial sector, technology companies and development partners to support the initiative, noting that while government will provide the legal framework, the private sector must deliver interoperable services that scale.
“If treated as a strategic national infrastructure, Nigeria’s identity system will not only meet global standards, it will set regional benchmarks,” he added.
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