Nigeria Unveils New Multi-Purpose Digital ID Card to Boost Access to Services by October 2025
Published: 26/Jul/2025
Source: Paradigm News (Lagos)
By Raymond Enoch
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigeria will officially roll out a new General Multipurpose Identity Card (GMPC) by October 2025, a move set to transform access to services, financial inclusion, and government programs nationwide.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, a senior official from the Commission confirmed that while the National Identification Number (NIN) remains the foundation of Nigeria’s identity system, the forthcoming digital ID card is being introduced in direct response to growing public demand for a physical, functional identity token.
“The NIN has always been the backbone of our identity system,” the official said. “The new General Multipurpose Card is part of a broader mandate to improve service delivery.”
Though the full specifications of the GMPC are yet to be disclosed, NIMC revealed that the card will integrate digital wallet features for government subsidies, credit disbursement mechanisms, and tools to facilitate business and financial transactions.
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