Few months ago, the federal government of Nigeria announced the introduction of a new national identity card for all citizens of the country. This is not the first time that Nigerians are to obtain such national identity cards thus you may ask, “What is so special about the new national identity card”. The answer is not far-fetched as this publication explains all about the new national identity card, a centralized national identity database and the security implications for Nigeria. I shall also explain how you can get the Nigeria’s new national identity card, the processes as well as requirements.
 

Why the New National Identity Card?

As said earlier, this is not the first time to engage Nigerians in the exercise of obtaining a national identity card. However, the new national ID card has got a lot of security features as well as many other hi-tech data integrations which make it a perfect instrument for the creation of a comprehensive identity database for the country. For an efficient security identity system and a credible planning tool for any government of this present age, a veritable system of identity and data management needs to be put in place. Most countries of the world with Nigeria included, set out on the generation of a unified system of identification for all genuine citizens of the country.
The benefits are obviously overwhelming. The authorities can be able to effectively integrate and manage all data flow systems including bank details, driver’s license systems, employment and job creation data, population data and most importantly an effective security identity platform for all. With the new national identity card, your personal as well as public safety and security is effectively assured as you and every other individual can be authentically identified on one comprehensive database.

Relationship between the New National Identity Card and National Security

Yes, I see a great overlap between the lines of the national identity system and efficient security in Nigeria. It is no gain saying that Nigeria has long suffered great losses through many forms of insecurity including insurgency and terrorism. It was pretty difficult to ascertain the identity of these unscrupulous elements in the society. However with the new national identity card system, every crime or breach of peace and security will effectively have some lead in its investigation as the identities of the perpetrators could be easily identified. With the new national ID card, public security will be made much easier to manage. There shall be no hiding place for criminals and Nigeria would become much more safe and secure.
 

How to Get the New National ID card

The federal government of Nigeria through the National Identity Management Commission NIMC is the sole provider of the new identity card registration. Luckily, this agency under the office of the Presidency has got offices in all states of the federation. Therefore to get registered and obtain your national identity card, simply visit any of their office in your state. The process of registration is simple, technology-driven and does not waist time.

Requirements for the National ID card Registration

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All you need is a valid form of age declaration and face identity. These documents may include the former National ID card, driver’s license, international passport, permanent voter card as well as the birth certificate. You may also go with your local government letter of attestation, the WAEC result certificate which bears your picture and sworn age declaration affidavit.

Processes of Registering for the New National ID card

The entire process of registering for the new national ID card is simple, digital-friendly, technology-driven, safe and well secure. An intending citizen wishing to obtain the new national identity card must be given the application form upon visiting the offices of the NIMC. You must carefully fill out this form, hand it over to any staff of NIMC to ensure correctness and then have your height measured. After that, you will be called upon for the computer data capture, identity support verification, passport photo capture as well as your thumb print capture. You are allowed to return in about 6 working days to obtain a temporary identity card slip.
 
You are advised to keep this temporary slip given to you safe and secure. Only with the temporary slip could you be able to obtain the main new digital national identity card upon being informed of its readiness for collection.
Imagine a country where everyone’s bio-data and other information are organized in a central national database. Imagine where the entire nation’s bank subscriber details, driver’s license data, population data, employment data, personal bio-data, finger prints and other forms of data identity are integrated into one database. You can bear with me that bad elements would be afraid to commit crimes, knowing that they could be easily fished out. Nigeria shall begin to enjoy an efficient security and investigative system with the help of this comprehensive database made available to all security and safety stakeholders in the country.
We need to support this move by the federal government of Nigeria to establish a system that ensures efficient security through the new national identity card. You can do this by registering to obtain your new national ID card today.

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