The Nigerian Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched a pioneering identity solution integrated with payment capabilities for various social and financial services.
This initiative, facilitated by AfriGO, a national domestic card scheme, aims to provide a multifaceted approach to identity verification and financial transactions.
According to NIMC, the National ID card, equipped with verifiable National Identity features, is supported by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, which mandates the enrollment and issuance of a General Multipurpose card (GMPC) to Nigerian citizens and legal residents.
Only individuals registered with the National Identification Number (NIN) will qualify to apply for the card.
This endeavor seeks to meet the need for physical identification, allowing cardholders to validate their identity, access both government and private social services, promote financial inclusion among marginalized populations, empower citizens, and foster increased engagement in nation-building efforts.
SOURCE: ICIR