SSA To Tinubu Advocates Merger Of National ID, Student ID Merger For Multifunctional Purpose.

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The office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement is partnering the National Identification Management Commission, NIMC, to integrate the National Identity Number (NIN) with student ID cards for multipurpose use.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, Comrade Asefon Sunday made this known during a visit to the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote in Abuja.

Comrade Sunday explained that the component of this initiative is linking students NIN to opportunities such as internships, skills acquisition programs, and job placements.

“I had the privilege of visiting the Office of the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to discuss a strategic initiative aimed at integrating the National Identification Number (NIN) with student ID cards for multipurpose use and to increase awareness on campuses and in secondary schools” he added.

He stressed that the initiative would provide accurate data on Nigerian students, supporting data-driven policymaking and enabling informed decisions in the education sector.

“Our primary objective is to ensure that all students across all educational levels are registered and have access to digital identification” the Senior Special Assistant to the President noted.

Comrade Sunday emphasized that the integration would not only empower students but also enhance their access to critical developmental opportunities.

“Our aim is to ensure that students obtain their NINs, not just for exam registration, but also to prevent identity fraud and secure their personal information” he stated.

Responding, the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote who expressed readiness to partner the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and the Ministry of Education emphasized that NIMC is already working on increasing awareness across campuses.

She added that significant achievements has been recorded in transforming the commission within the short time of her assumption in office.

“This collaboration reflects the forward-thinking vision of the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to deliver impactful initiatives, skill acquisition programs, and timely responses to the needs of Nigerians at all levels”