The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and a smart card manufacturing firm, SecureID have deepened their partnership to enhance identity security in Nigeria.
SecureID disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that the partnership was initiated during a visit by the Director General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote to the company’s manufacturing facility in Lagos.
The Group CEO of SecureID, Kofo Akinkugbe, while addressing the press talked about the importance of local solutions in tackling the problems bedevelling Nigeria’s identity management.
“Identity management is an essential social infrastructure worldwide. We firmly believe that home-grown solutions are the most effective ways to overcome the unique challenges we face,” Akinkugbe said.
“Through strategic public-private partnerships, both the government and the private sector could unlock new opportunities for growth and success in this crucial industry.”
The NIMC DG on her part expantiated on the various advantages that robust identity management systems bring to the economy of any country.
“SecureID’s dedication to international standards not only strengthens Nigeria’s position in the global market but also underscores our collective mission of driving secure, reliable identity management solutions,” Coker-Odusote said.
