Service Delivery and National Security: NIMC drives Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure Ecosystem

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem aimed at strengthening governance, improving public service delivery, enhancing national security, and accelerating socio-economic development across the country.

NIMC DG/CEO, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Sulaiman Falade, at a digital conference themed "Building Africa's Digital Foundations Together" in Abuja, stated that NIMC is driving Nigeria's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through strategic reforms, institutional collaboration, and the deployment of secure digital identity systems that support efficient service delivery for citizens and residents.

She emphasised that central to the DPI transformation is the National Identification Number (NIN), which has become a critical enabler for digital authentication, identity verification, and access to government and private sector services.

"In line with the Presidential Directive issued on April 5, 2024, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been mandated to ensure the effective use of the NIN in driving policies related to data capture, identity verification, and biometric authentication across all digital services. NIMC has put in place structures to ensure effective implementation," she added.

Coker-Odusote further reinforced the Federal Government’s vision of establishing a unified, secure, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem that supports transparency, accountability, and seamless access to services.

The DG further stated that as part of Nigeria’s broader DPI framework, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) continues to play a leading role in enabling digital governance and supporting national development objectives. Through the integration of digital identity systems and the deployment of the National Public Key Infrastructure (nPKI),

Nigeria is strengthening trust in digital transactions, protecting citizens’ data, and promoting secure onlineinteractions. She encourages stakeholders across the public and private sectors to continue supporting the implementation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and related initiatives designed to improve service delivery outcomes for all Nigerians.

She reiterates that NIMC, as the driver of the DPI, remains committed to leveraging technology, innovation, and secure digital systems to build a more connected, efficient, and resilient nation.

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Boost Protocol Services, Passenger Experience, FAAN charges Airline Operators

As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, has met with members of the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The meeting which was a lively interactive session, provided all parties with the opportunity to discuss issues of mutual benefit.

Speaking during the engagement, Agbebire noted that the session was specifically aimed at fostering a stronger working relationship between the Departments of Protocol and Passages and airline operators.

He emphasised that FAAN, through the Directorate and in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, remains the legally recognised authority responsible for protocol services at the airports. He further stressed the need for a one-on-one relationship with airlines to ensure seamless coordination and the efficient provision of special protocol services.

Agbebire appealed to airline operators to accord FAAN Protocol priority attention and fast-track processes at check-in counters whenever protocol arrangements are involved. He also assured stakeholders that FAAN remains open to discussions aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experience.

During the interactive session, airline representatives raised a number of operational concerns, including inadequate signage, malfunctioning or insufficient lifts, staff bus challenges, and poor airport markings. They also sought greater support to improve customer experience.

Responding, the FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection assured stakeholders that all complaints and observations raised during the meeting would be carefully reviewed with a view to improving service delivery and operational standards across the airports.

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Hayatu-Deen to Atiku, Amaechi: Embrace Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, reject Corruption, Vote-Buying

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has challenged fellow aspirants, including Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, to publicly commit to the party’s governance principles and code of ethics, known as the Orange Book.

Hayatu-Deen, in posts shared on his social media handles on Friday, described the Orange Book as a landmark ethical framework in contemporary Nigerian politics.

The presidential aspirant, who was recently screened, said a major highlight of the exercise was the distribution of the Orange Book to aspirants.

He said all presidential and governorship aspirants were required to study the document and affirm commitment to its guiding principles before participating in the process officially.

Hayatu-Deen said that the document represented a binding covenant rejecting self-serving politics, while placing service to Nigerians at the centre of leadership and public office.

“The Orange Book is not a slogan. It declares that public office is not for self-enrichment, personal glory or political entitlement, but service,” he said.

According to him, aspirants seeking the party’s mandate must embrace integrity, accountability, transparency, merit and discipline, and reject corruption, vote-buying, and god-fatherism completely.

He disclosed that two provisions particularly resonated with him, including leadership measured through enduring, people-centred impact and recognition of leaders as public servants only.

“These are not ordinary political declarations. They are standards every leader, irrespective of political affiliation, should willingly uphold in the interest of Nigerians,” he added

The economist-turned politician affirmed his commitment to upholding the code of ethics, urging other aspirants to declare, without reservation, their willingness to abide by the ethical standards outlined in the document.

He argued that Nigeria’s crisis extended beyond insecurity and economic hardship, stating that the country also faced leadership, accountability and public trust challenges.

“Nigeria needs a new political culture rooted in service, competence, responsibility and moral courage. We must begin by changing that culture now,” he stated.

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