President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to implement National Identity Number (NIN) authentication for identity verification processes.
The move follows the federal government’s approval of the official launch of NIN Authentication services by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure secure and seamless access to government services.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by NIMC spokesperson Dr Kayode Adegoke.
He said the NINAuth is a cutting-edge suite of services that includes web, API, and mobile verification designed to enhance data security, protect privacy, and simplify access to government services by citizens and legal residents to affirm their identity.
“The NIMC NINAuth application is the official service for integration with the commission’s backend infrastructure. It introduces a robust layer of protection, empowering individuals with greater control over their personal information.
“By requiring explicit consent before data is shared for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes or other verifications, the platform fosters trust, transparency, and user autonomy in digital identity management,” the statement partly reads.