The Presidency has highlighted the benefits of the soon-to-be-launched National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) multipurpose identity card, urging Nigerians to embrace it.
Key Benefits of the Multipurpose Card
Access to Government Interventions:
The card will serve as a gateway for citizens to access government initiatives and social intervention programs.
Creditworthiness and Loan Access:
Cardholders will have verifiable credit scores based on their financial history, facilitating access to loans from government and financial institutions.
Financial Inclusion:
Aims to bring over 100 million Nigerians into the formal banking sector, addressing long-standing financial exclusion.
Enhanced Job Opportunities:
Employers, both government and private, will use the card to verify job applicants’ identities and ensure transparency.
Debit and Credit Card Options:
Users can opt for debit or credit functionalities linked to the card.
Streamlined Distribution Process
Request and Accessibility:
Nigerians must request the card, even though possessing a National Identification Number (NIN) remains mandatory.
Bank Partnerships:
The NIMC has partnered with banks nationwide to decentralize the collection process, allowing individuals to request the card from nearby bank branches.
Uniform Pricing:
The card will be issued at a standardized price across all distribution points.
