President Bola Tinubu has pledged his commitment to assist the National Identity Management Commission in establishing an efficient digital identity system.
This was as the NIMC revealed that the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers has increased to 110 million.
The new figure is a 2.39 per cent increase from the 107.34 million that was recorded as of the end of May 2024.
Tinubu stressed that every Nigerian unique proof of identity underscores their fundamental right to protection, sustenance, and support as recognised members of society, regardless of their location.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President spoke at the National Day of Identity, organised by the NIMC in Abuja on Monday.
The event was to commemorate the sixth edition of the National Day of Identity, themed, “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling Access to Services”.
The National Day of…