F.G to introduce Chip-based National Identity Card The Federal Government has disclosedplans to start the production of a chip based National identity multi-purpose smart card that will contain personal features like the biometrics and National Identification Number (NIN) of individuals. The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Barrister. Chris Onyemenam said the product would help Nigerian businessmen/women to confirm the identities of people they transact with on daily basis, with just a touch of a button. In a press statement signed by the Director of Corporate communications,Anthony Okwudiafor, the DG further stated that delivery of the multi-purpose smart card production mechanics and also the mobile enrolment service vehicle indicated that the commission was ready to begin production of the chip based national identity multi-purpose smart card
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:33:13 +0000