Nigerian President Tinubu emphasized the importance of verifiable identity for essential services and linked it to the national agenda on food security and poverty reduction.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu underscored the necessity of verifiable identity for delivering essential services like healthcare and education during the National Day of Identity. He linked the success of the government's 8-point agenda, aimed at tackling food security and poverty, to effective digital identity initiatives. The National Identity Management Commission reported that 110 million Nigerians now possess National Identification Numbers, facilitating streamlined service delivery and financial inclusion.

September 16, 2024
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