FG to introduce chip-based national identity card

Federal Government has disclosed plans to start the production of a chip based National identity multi-purpose smart card that will contain personal features like the biometrics and National Identification Number (NIN) of individuals.

The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Barrister. Chris Onyemenam said the product would help Nigerian businessmen/women to confirm the identities of people they transact with on daily basis with just a touch of a button.

In a press statement signed by the Director of Corporate communications, Anthony Okwudiafor,the DG further stated that delivery of the multi-purpose smart card production mechanics and also the mobile enrolment service vehicle indicated that the commission was ready to begin production of the chip based national identity multi-purpose smart card.

According to him, the mobile enrolment service vehicles earlier stated would be used to reach people in the rural areas and provide them with NIN after they must have successfully enrolled.

Onyemenam also hinted that structures and equipment used by the commission had met with international standards, adding that all the hardwares and softwares which the organisation deployed as well as the processes it followed were completely in compliance with the International Standards Organisation’s(ISO) specification and the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Guidelines.

He further explained that the commission has currently engaged the services of a local IT Firm to guide the Commission towards achieving ISO 27001 certification, which will ensure a global recognition and acceptance of its IT infrastructure and services.

However he has assured Nigerians’ of a credible and sustainable Identity Management System.
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