President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Government to achieve 95 per cent coverage in National Identification Number enrolment by December 2026.
The President gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during the 8th National Identity Day celebration.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu said the government was developing the digital infrastructure needed to use Nigeria’s identity system as a tool for economic growth.
He said the theme of the celebration highlighted the importance of connecting the country’s digital ecosystem with its digital economy and broader development goals.
According to the President, a secure national identity system would support a range of services, including online businesses, banking, welfare payments, healthcare, education and transportation.
Tinubu also said the government was accelerating efforts to establish a secure national system capable of protecting digital documents, electronic signatures and online transactions.
He explained that the system would enable Nigerians to securely sign documents electronically, authenticate government documents and safeguard digital payments and official communications.
