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National ID Day: Tinubu explains why NIN use is mandatory in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to enforcing the mandatory use of the National Identification Number (NIN) across Nigeria. Speaking at the National Identity Day event organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, emphasized that the NIN should serve as the key to accessing services and opportunities in both public and private sectors.
Highlighting the theme, “Public Key Infrastructure: Backbone To Digital Infrastructure,” Tinubu stated that over 126 million Nigerians and residents are now enrolled in the NIN database, which is critical for national security and economic growth.
“The National Identification Number must become the key that unlocks every service, every opportunity, and every platform in both the public and private sectors,” Tinubu said. “Our commitment goes beyond compliance; it is about securing our nation and ensuring every Nigerian participates fully in the digital era.”
He also noted NIMC’s success in harmonizing 125 partner agencies into a unified identity ecosystem that reduces duplication, cuts costs, and improves service delivery. The commission, working with security agencies, has arrested over 30 fraudulent operators and shut down illegal centers, maintaining global data security standards.
Interior Minister, represented at the event, affirmed Nigeria’s progress in integrating public key infrastructure (PKI) with national identity systems to enable secure e-government services, trusted digital signatures, and improved border and revenue management. The minister pledged continued modernization and secure enrollment efforts to support Nigeria’s digital economy.
NIMC Director Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote described the NIN as more than just a number, but a gateway to opportunity, security, and dignity for Nigerians, underlining the commission’s role in protecting identities and empowering citizens.
Several government leaders, including Senate President Goodwill Akpabio and Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abass, highlighted the NIN’s crucial role in Nigeria’s development in their goodwill messages at the event.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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