The Nigerian Government has announced the launch of a new multipurpose National Identity Card, designed to simplify and enhance the identity verification process for citizens.
The National Identification Number (NIN), which certifies the citizenship of every Nigerian, is central to obtaining this new card.
Features and Benefits
The new National ID Card, described as a General Multipurpose Card (GMPC), eliminates the need for multiple cards.
This single card can be used for various purposes, including payments and financial transactions, government services, and travel.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to implement the payment and financial functionalities.
Powered by the AFRIGO card scheme, an indigenous initiative by NIBSS, the GMPC aims to streamline and secure identity verification processes for Nigerian citizens.
How to Obtain the New National ID Card
To obtain the new multipurpose National ID Card, applicants must follow these steps:
The Nigerian Government encourages all citizens to process and obtain the new National ID Card to take advantage of its numerous features and benefits.
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National Identity Card
The history of the national identity card in Nigeria dates back to 1977 when the concept was first introduced. The initial efforts to establish a national identification system faced several challenges, leading to delays in implementation.
The NIMC’s mandate was to create, operate, and manage Nigeria’s national identity card database, providing a unified and secure means of asserting the identity of Nigerians.
Since its establishment, the NIMC has implemented several reforms and technological advancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national identity management system.
The introduction of the new multipurpose National Identity Card is part of these ongoing efforts to enhance identity verification and service delivery for Nigerian citizens.
NIMC Gives Update on Payment of Card
Legit.ng reported that Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card because of the government’s limited revenue, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said.
Peter Iwegbu, NIMC’s head of card management services said this during a two-day news conference in Lagos. Paying for the identity card, according to Iwegbu, would guarantee that it was issued to only those who required it.