Emmanuel Daudu
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has successfully cleared all outstanding payments owed to its Front-End Partners (FEPs) for enrolments that resulted in the generation of National Identification Numbers (NINs). This milestone underscores NIMC’s commitment to fostering trust, operational efficiency, and accountability within its stakeholder network.
The FEPs, contracted in 2021 under the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, were tasked with scaling up NIN enrolments. However, payments for their services had only been made for the first year, leaving subsequent years unpaid.
Upon her appointment as Director General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote prioritized clearing these debts, a commitment she has now fulfilled.
As part of the payment process, NIMC conducted a rigorous revalidation exercise to ensure that all FEPs adhered to internationally accepted standards, compliance protocols, and ethical practices.
Following the revalidation, NIMC, with the support of the World Bank and the Identity for Development (ID4D) initiative, processed and completed the outstanding payments.
It is important to note that the enrolments conducted by the FEPs between 2021 and 2024 were part of a stop-gap measure approved by the former Minister to scale up NIN registration ahead of the World Bank/ID4D-funded enrolment project.
Despite not being part of the World Bank-funded initiative, the outstanding payments have now been addressed, demonstrating NIMC’s dedication to fulfilling its financial obligations.
Stakeholders have lauded NIMC’s efforts. Phillip M. Adekunle, MD/CEO of Knowledge Square Ltd., remarked:
“This decisive action not only fosters trust and accountability but also strengthens the collaboration between NIMC and its partners.”
Pastor Vincent Emiowele, MD of Real Positive Friends, echoed this sentiment, stating:
“The payment of the outstanding enrolment money by NIMC is well appreciated and commendable.
The DG/CEO and her management team deserve recognition for their timely intervention.”
Engr. Coker-Odusote expressed her gratitude to the FEPs and stakeholders for their unwavering support in populating the National Identity Database (NIDB).
She emphasized NIMC’s commitment to building a credible and reliable identity database, with continued support from the World Bank and ID4D.
This achievement marks a significant step forward in NIMC’s mission to provide a world-class identity management system, reinforcing its partnership with stakeholders and enhancing public trust.
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