Photo Caption:Faces at the Roundtable with Online Publishers
The Nigeria Digital ID4D Project is a (Nigerian) collaborative effort funded by the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the French Development Agency, with a singular objective: to increase the number of persons with a National Identity Number (NIN) through a robust and inclusive foundational identity system.
4. This project is designed to facilitate access to essential services and, ultimately, to stimulate demand for these IDs based on the improved accessibility to services they enable.
5. Our mission is rooted in the principle of inclusion.
6. Historically, identity systems have often inadvertently marginalized certain groups due to logistical challenges and social stigmas, particularly affecting women and persons with disabilities.
7. We are committed to reversing this trend by ensuring that our ID system is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of their socio-economic status, gender, or physical abilities.
8. The foundational ID system that NIMC is building is not just about numbers; it’s about people and their access to rights and services.
9. By strengthening our national identity infrastructure, we aim to bolster Nigeria’s digital economy, enhance data protection, and close the inclusion gaps that hinder access to identification and related key services.
10. This is particularly crucial for marginalized groups, including persons living with disabilities and the rural poor.
11. Let me in a very special way, thank my boss, the indefatigable Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote for her leadership and support to the Nigeria Digital ID4D Project.
12. Our collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the implementing agency for the Nigeria Digital ID4D Project, is pivotal.
13. This roundtable is a testament to our ongoing support for NIMC.
14. By engaging with you, the publishers of online newspapers, we aim to strengthen NIMC’s relationship with the digital information gatekeepers.
15. Your role is strategic and timely, and we believe this engagement will further enhance NIMC’s visibility, communicate the commission’s success stories, build valuable relationships, and counter misinformation.
16. As digital publishers, you have the power to shape narratives and influence public perceptions.
17. Your platforms reach millions of Nigerians and beyond, daily, making you indispensable partners in our mission to build a more inclusive and digitally empowered Nigeria.
18. While we appreciate your efforts and goodwill over time, we seek your continued support in spreading accurate information about the National Identity Management Commission and of course, the Nigeria Digital ID4D Project, while encouraging all Nigerians to participate in this transformative journey.
19. Let us work together to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind in the country’s digital identity project.
20. Your insights, feedback, and collaboration are vital as we move forward.
21. Thank you for your dedication to informing and educating the public, and for your commitment to fostering a more inclusive Nigeria.
22. I look forward to our discussions over the next two days and to a fruitful, mutually beneficial partnership in advancing the National Identity Management Commission.
REMARKS BY THE COORDINATOR, PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT, NIGERIA DIGITAL ID4D PROJECT, TITO EJENAVI (MRS) AT A 2-DAY ROUNDTABLE WITH PUBLISHERS OF ONLINE NEWSPAPERS IN NIGERIA, AT AMBER RESIDENCE, IKEJA, LAGOS. JUNE 21ST, 2024
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Tito Ejenavi
Coordinator, Project Implementation Unit
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