The President, Muhammadu Buhari on
Thursday, said the ongoing synchronisation of National Identification Number
with SIM cards across the country will help the nation to easily identify
people, including the crooks.
He, therefore, urged Nigerians to fully participate in the
exercise which he said will provide a digital framework for improving security
and strengthening the economy.
Buhari spoke while inaugurating the National Policy for the
Promotion of Indigenous Content in Nigerian Telecoms Sector and Revised
National Identity Policy for SIM Cards registration at the Presidential Villa,
Abuja.
The President said proper identification of all Nigerians and legal residents in the country and the ability to conveniently access a database would provide an impetus for more effective planning and security oversight.
“The NIN will cover one of the weaknesses in our security
structure. We will be able to easily identify and know the personality of
Nigerians. We will identify people easily, including the crooks,’’ he said.
The President said the inauguration of the Revised National
Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card registration was timely and would support
efforts to enhance security and develop the economy.
“The National Identification Number is the foundational
digital ID for the country; both Nigerian citizens and legal residents are
expected to obtain the NIN. It will provide access to government services and
will give government useful insights that will enable us to utilize scarce
resources in a more efficient way,’’ he added.
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