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FG to harmonise citizens’ data, end multiple ID registrations – Interior Minister

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the Federal Government will invest in the harmonisation of the country’s data through the National Identity Management Commission, noting that multiple ID registrations will soon be over in the country.

Speaking while receiving the MTN management team led by the Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, in Abuja on Monday, Tunji-Ojo said there was a need for the country to have a tech-driven data hub under the ministry.

“We must have an interior hub; a massive data centre where we will have all our identity information documented.

“Data harmonisation is key,” he said, adding, “The integrity of our travel document must be restored through the harmonisation of our data.

“This way, our people do not have to repeat data capture processes during the passport enrolment phase when they have a valid NIN.”

“When we harmonise our data, there will be an exchange amongst agencies such that when our people need data for passport or BVN, with their NIN, their data can be pulled out,” he said.

(Punch)

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Raufu Musliyu

Raufu Musliyu is the Editor-in-Chief of News Flash Media Service. He is a PhD Student of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin in the field of Mass Communication. Musliyu holds Masters of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Mass Communication majoring in Public Relations/Advertising. He also holds Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication. The Editor-in-Chief also bagged Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations. He is an Associate of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON). Musliyu is the Head of Corporate of Affairs & Administration of Abdulrauf Jimoh & Co.

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