NIMC Enrols Over 136m Nigerians as New Identity Law Takes Effect
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents have been enrolled into the National Identity Database (NIDB), marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive towards a unified and secure digital identity system.
The disclosure was made by Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as part of the commission’s stakeholder engagement on the implementation of the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026.
According to the commission, the new legislation repeals the National Identity Management Commission Act of 2007 and introduces a comprehensive legal framework designed to modernise Nigeria’s digital identity architecture.
