Presidency Seeks Integration of NIN with Student ID Cards
The Presidency has called for the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) with student ID cards to enhance multipurpose functionality, including the provision of accurate data on Nigerian students.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon, announced this during a working visit to the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The visit aimed to discuss strategies for implementing the initiative.
“Our primary objective is to ensure that all students across all educational levels are registered and have access to digital identification,” Asefon stated.
He added that this integration would support data-driven policymaking in the education sector and link students to opportunities such as internships, skills acquisition programs, and job placements.
“This integration will not only empower students but also enhance their access to critical developmental opportunities. Additionally, it will prevent identity fraud and secure personal information,” he said.
The Director General of NIMC expressed readiness to collaborate with the Presidential Office, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and the Ministry of Education. She highlighted ongoing efforts to raise awareness across campuses and her achievements in transforming the commission since assuming office.
This collaboration underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to impactful initiatives and timely responses to the needs of Nigerians.
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