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NIMC set to launch Multipurpose Identity Card in October

Oluwaseun Sonde by Oluwaseun Sonde
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded plans to roll out the new General Multipurpose Identity Card (GMPC) by October 2025, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s digital identity program.

Speaking at the Day 2 of Roundtable with online publishers, a senior official from the Commission emphasized that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains the core of the country’s identity system and has never been suspended.

The forthcoming GMPC will serve as an additional identity token aimed at enhancing access to public services, financial inclusion, and targeted government interventions. 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. Although its launch was delayed, it was important to ensure thorough planning and execution.”

Although specific details of the card’s features are being withheld until its official launch, the Commission hinted that the GMPC will include functionalities such as: Digital wallets for government subsidies (e.g., to farmers)

Credit disbursement capabilities, Enhanced business and financial services integration, the Commission added.
“It will not only serve as an identification tool but will also support government programs—especially in agriculture, social welfare, and credit schemes,” the official noted.

Speaking on how the Card will be required, the official said The process of acquiring the new card will be streamlined through:

Partner banks and relevant government agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

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The NIMC clarified that it will not handle mass issuance directly to maintain efficiency and oversight. However, the identity management component remains entirely under NIMC’s jurisdiction.

While there will be a cost associated with obtaining the card, officials assured the public that it will be affordable. “Yes, there are cost implications—particularly for maintaining infrastructure—but it won’t be exorbitant. We recognize our role is to empower citizens, not profit from them.”

He added that he new card will be available to all Nigerian citizens. While non-Nigerians residing legally in the country can obtain a NIN, the card itself will distinguish between citizens and non-citizens.

“Having a NIN does not confer Nigerian citizenship. However, non-Nigerians with legal residency may receive a version of the card that reflects their status.”
Responding to concerns about multiple identity tools, NIMC reiterated that the NIN remains the primary identifier for all Nigerians. The GMPC is being introduced in response to public demand for a physical ID card.

“The NIN is already mandatory for accessing critical services such as opening bank accounts and acquiring SIM cards. The new card is an added convenience, not a replacement.”

With the rollout scheduled for October 2025, NIMC promises a comprehensive media campaign to educate citizens about the card’s benefits and uses.

“We want every Nigerian to be identified. This card will be a powerful tool—not just for identification, but for empowerment.”

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