FG TO EXTEND TRUSTED DIGITAL IDENTITY TO 80 MILLION LEARNERS AS EDUCATION MINISTRY, NIMC DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP
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2026-07-10
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Abstract
An official press release and photo news entry published by the Federal Ministry of Education announcing a strategic partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to integrate the National Identification Number (NIN) with the National Learners' Identification Number (LIN) across Nigeria's education management ecosystem.
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A press release and photo news post published to X (Twitter) by the official Federal Ministry of Education account (@NigEducation) on July 10, 2026. The release details a high-level bilateral meeting between the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote.
Key highlights recorded in the release include:
1. Digital ID Integration: The Ministry has integrated the National Learners' Identification Number (LIN) with the National Identification Number (NIN) through the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS/DNEMIS) to cover nearly 80 million learners across all education levels in Nigeria.
2. NIMC Act, 2026: Minister Alausa hailed the legislative reform as a key milestone strengthening digital trust, governance, and public service delivery.
3. National Enrollment Figures: NIMC DG Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote reported that over 120 million Nigerians have been successfully enrolled in the National Identity Database.