National Identity Management Commission Act 2026

The Tinubu administration has renewed the legal foundation for Nigeria's digital identity. The new NIMC Act connects public-service access, identity management and national security.

Reliable identity infrastructure underpins every service that depends on confirming who a person is, from banking and telecoms to government programmes and travel.

A renewed legal framework for identity services

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the NIMC Act in June 2026. The legislation updates the framework for national identity management and strengthens coordination between institutions that rely on identity verification.

The law places the National Identification Number at the centre of the infrastructure used to confirm identity for public and private services. It also links identity and immigration systems, showing how interoperable records improve service delivery and border administration.

Reliable access for every Nigerian

A strong identity system reduces repeated verification and ensures that records belong to the right person. Citizens can access services more quickly, and institutions can deliver them more securely and efficiently.

The new Act gives the National Identity Management Commission the legal tools to expand and modernise identity services. Accurate data, accessible correction procedures and responsible operation sit at the heart of its mandate.

For Nigerians, the reform means easier access to banking, social programmes, education and travel. For the nation, it means stronger security and a solid foundation for the digital economy. With the NIMC Act, the Tinubu administration has equipped Nigeria with a modern identity framework for a digital state.