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In a move set to streamline bureaucracy and enhance convenience, Nigeria unveils plans for a cutting-edge General Multipurpose National Identity Card (GMPC), poised to revolutionize citizen identification and services.
Here are the key facts surrounding the proposed GMPC:
- Single Card, Multiple Benefits: The GMPC consolidates various identification needs into a single, user-friendly card, effectively replacing the requirement for multiple cards.
- Versatile Use Cases: From financial transactions to government services and travel, the GMPC caters to a wide range of everyday needs, promising unparalleled utility for citizens.
- Collaborative Efforts: The National Identity Management Commission joins forces with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System to ensure seamless integration of payment and financial functionalities into the GMPC.
- Indigenous Innovation: Powering the GMPC is the AFRIGO card scheme, an innovative indigenous solution developed by the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), showcasing Nigeria’s commitment to homegrown technological advancements.
- Accessible Application Process: Prospective cardholders can initiate their application process by linking their National Identification Number (NIN) through various channels, including an intuitive self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or their respective banks.
- Efficient Distribution: Following established protocols for debit/credit card issuance, the GMPC will be distributed through applicants’ respective banks, ensuring a streamlined and efficient distribution process.
- Convenient Collection Options: Cardholders have the flexibility to collect their GMPC from designated centers or opt for doorstep delivery at an additional cost, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility.
The introduction of the GMPC marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards digital transformation and citizen-centric service delivery, heralding a new era of efficiency and convenience in identity management. Stay tuned for further developments as Nigeria embraces the future of identity authentication and service provision.