The NIMC was established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007. It has the mandate to establish, own, operate, maintain and manage the National Identity Database in Nigeria. It also has the following functions;
- Register persons covered by the Act
- Assign a unique National Identification Number (NIN)
- Issue General Multipurpose Cards (GMPC) to the registered individuals
- Harmonize and integrate existing identification database in Nigeria
Thus, providing an assured identity system in Nigeria through the concept of enrol once and be identified for life.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) unveiling the e-ID card charged the NIMC management to ensure swift delivery of the cards and ensure it gets to all registered persons.
He also, charged all head of ministries and parastatals to collaborate with the NIMC for seamless usage of the e-ID cards, noting that henceforth it would be used to process staff salaries. However, no date and methodology for delivery have yet been fixed.
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| President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan unveiling the new e-ID card |
The NIMC management promises to ensure that all registered persons get their e-ID card as prompt as possible. Registration is still on-going at various locations across the country as well as mobile registration centres at strategic locations.
The NIMC management however advices innocent citizens that both the NIN and e-ID card is free.
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