The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has kicked off a three-day training programme for 388 personnel aimed at enhancing the National Identification Number enrolment process across the country.
The training, tagged “Refresher Training of Trainers on NIN Integration to the National Social Register: Technical and hands-on devices and field operations and procedures”, is in collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office.
The training is also to equip personnel with the necessary skills to efficiently handle the complexities of enrolment processes
In her address at the event held in Port Harcourt on Monday, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, noted that the initiative aligns with the commission’s overarching goal of achieving secured and great success for the Renewed Hope social initiatives.
Represented by her technical advisor on ICT, Adedapo Adedoyin, the NIMC DG said the event is a pivotal initiative that marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance and modernize the National Identification Number enrolment process across Nigeria.
She stated, “Today, I am pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive training program aimed at refreshing the technical and operational skills of the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office State Operations Coordinating Unit and NIMC staff.
“This initiative focuses on practical and field-based exercises, ensuring that our teams are well-equipped to handle the complexities of enrolment processes with precision and efficiency.
“This initiative aligns with our overarching goal of achieving secured and great success for the Renewed Hope social initiatives. Through verified digital identification, we aim to improve the lives of Nigerians by providing them with access to essential services and opportunities that require a reliable and secure identity verification system”.
Coker-Odusote explained that the training program will be conducted in two batches, encompassing four states: Kwara, Nasarawa, Kano, and Rivers. A total of 388 attendees will participate in this initiative, including 225 NASSCO State Operations Coordinating Unit representatives, 35 NIMC facilitators, and 128 State support staff.
She added, “The sessions are meticulously designed to foster knowledge sharing and hands-on experience with NIMC’s enrolment device and software, ensuring that our personnel are adept at using these tools to their full potential.
“By empowering our teams with enhanced skills and practical experience, we are setting the stage for more efficient and accurate NIN enrolment processes across the nation”.
Coker-Odusote further said the training program “is a crucial step toward achieving the World Bank’s Identification for Development Initiative target of enrolling 180 million Nigerians with secure digital IDs.
“By bolstering our technical and operational capabilities, we are ensuring that NIMC is well-positioned to meet and exceed this target, thereby contributing to the global vision of inclusive and accessible digital identification for all”.
The NIMC boss called for collaboration between all stakeholders saying, “As we embark on this journey, I urge all participants to embrace this opportunity for growth and development.
“Together, we can build a robust and efficient National Identification System that will serve as the cornerstone for Nigeria’s social and economic progress.”
On her part, the National Coordinator of the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office, Ms. Funmi Olotu, reeled out the objectives of the training.
Represented by the Head, Management Information System, NASSCO/SOCU, Dr. Sesugh Nongo, Olotu said, “Today, we gather to enhance our partnership and reinforce our capabilities in integrating the National Identity Number into the National Social Register.
“The primary objectives of these workshops are: To certify NASSCO/SOCU as frontend partners for NIMC facilitating the NIN enrolment and verification.
“To align with the federal government’s goal of linking intervention beneficiaries to their unique identities, reducing double dipping and promoting transparency.
“To promote digitization and integration through enhanced identity management; To strengthen the NSR, enabling effective targeting and delivery of social interventions”.
She also thanked NIMC for their partnership, as she urged participants to effectively utilize the opportunity.
“I extend our gratitude to NIMC for their continued partnership. Your expertise and support has been invaluable. I encourage you to actively participate, share your experience and absorb the knowledge shared. Your contributions are crucial to our success.
“This integration will strengthen our national social register, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. It will also facilitate efficient targeting of beneficiaries, promoting inclusive growth and development.”
