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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Federal Government has approved the launch of the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) National Identification Number Authentication (NINAuth), for secure and seamless identity verification.
Similarly, President Bola Tinubu, has directed the use of NIN authentication for verification across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
According to a statement issued by NIMC spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke on Tuesday, the move is in line with the Commission’s mandate of regulating a reliable national digital identity for citizens and legal residents.
With NINAuth, individuals can securely verify their identity and access key government services, including sim registration and replacement, immigration applications and passport processing as well as tax filings and financial transactions.
The service will also facilitate access to government intervention programs in various MDAs and driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes. Key features of NINAuth include protection of personal data from unauthorised access, empowering of individuals with the freedom to manage their data-sharing preferences and provision of a secure single sign-on solution for convenient access to services.
“The launch of the NINAuth, designed to enhance data security, protect privacy, and simplify access to government services, is part of President Tinubu’s policy on strengthening the national identity management system.
“The NIMC NINAuth application is the official service for integration with the Commission’s backend infrastructure. It Introduces a robust layer of protection, empowering individuals with greater control over their personal information. By requiring explicit consent before data is shared for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes or other verifications, the platform fosters trust, transparency, and user autonomy in digital identity management,” the statement added.
