President Bola Tinubu has ordered 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026.
The President gave the order at the 8th National Identity Day celebration on Wednesday in Abuja.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the President stated that the Federal Government was building the digital infrastructure required to leverage Nigeria’s identity system for economic growth.
According to him, the theme of the celebration emphasised the significance of linking Nigeria’s digital ecosystem with its digital economy and broader economic development.