NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (NIMC)

Established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the NIMC has the mandate to establish, own, operate, maintain and manage the National Identity Database in Nigeria, register persons covered by the Act, assign a Unique National Identification Number (NIN) and issue General Multi-Purpose Cards (GMPC) to those registered individuals, and to harmonize and integrate existing identification databases in Nigeria.

Section (5) of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 stipulates that the Commission shall:

1. create, manage, maintain and operate the National Identity Database, established under section 14 of this Act including the harmonization and integration of existing identification databases in government agencies and integration of existing identification databases in government agencies and integrating them into the National Identity Database;
2. carry out the registration of citizens of Nigeria into the National Identity Database;
3. carry out the registration of non-citizens of Nigeria who are lawfully resident in Nigeria;
4. issue a General Multi-purpose Identity Card to any person registered pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c)  of this section;
5. collate information obtained by the Commission in pursuance of its functions as stated under the Act and reproducing such information as may be required, from time to time;
6. assign a unique National Identification Number to any person registered pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section and the National Identification Number shall be incorporated into or made compatible with other existing identity related databases or registers in respect of which information or data relating to the registered person has been registered, documented or stored;
7. ensure the preservation, protection, sanctity and security (including cyber-security) of any information or data collected, obtained, maintained or stored in respect of the National Identity Database;
8. establish and maintain secured communication links with any existing relevant identity related database or agency;
9. maintain secured communication links with end users in any public or private organisation, agency or body including Card Acceptance Devices, Government Service Centres;
10. collaborate with relevant bodies and agencies in setting of standards and technical specifications for telecommunications links between organisations and for the devices utilized for such communications established or maintained pursuant to paragraphs (j) and (k) of this section;
11. respond to verification enquires regarding the identification of individuals;
12. perform such other duties which, in the opinion of the Commission, are necessary or expedient for the discharge of its functions under this Act;
13. enter into any form of agreement with any private or public sector based agency or organisation for the development or establishment of the Identity Management Solution or for the realization of any of its functions;
14. research and monitor developments in the identity management sector;
15. carry out the registration of births and deaths in Nigeria;
16. collaborate with relevant bodies and agencies in the setting of standards and technical specifications for ICT links between organizations and for the devices utilized for such communications established or maintained pursuant to paragraph (i) and (j) of this section;

NIMC main site: http://www.nimc.gov.ng

To register for National ID card, please follow this link: https://www.ninenrol.gov.ng/ 

CEO

Chris 'E. Onyemenam holds a B.Sc. (First Class Honours) degree and M.Sc. degree in Sociology, as well as LLB degree, all from the University of Lagos. He is a seasoned administrator and professional manager with over 28 years post qualification experience spanning various sectors, including Academics, Manufacturing, Banking and Financial Services, non-governmental and Consulting. Until his calling to public service, he was the Chief Economic Strategist and Head of Research, Economic Intelligence and Franchise Enhancement Group at Zenith Bank Plc. He was also the pioneer Executive Secretary and, later, Director Operations and Administration at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), where he participated actively in the development of major national policy initiatives under the annual Nigerian Economic Summit. Prior to this, Chris was the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Money Market Association of Nigeria.  He was also at one time the Permanent Secretary of the South African based African Business Roundtable (ABR). In 2006 he worked as the Secretary / Director General of the Secretariat of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Implementation of Government decision on the Consumer Credit System Outsourcing Initiative and the Harmonisation of Identification Schemes in Nigeria. The visionary, excellent and thorough work of the Committee gave birth to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria. Chris Onyemenam is currently the Director General/CEO of the Commission.