The Federal Government has approved the recognition and observance of September 16 of every year as National Identity Day. It said it is in line with the United Nations (UN) position on the contribution of dates to the achievement of the purposes of its Charter to promote action on political, social, cultural, humanitarian/human rights issues,

This is a move to create awareness among the citizens on the importance of identification as a modern tool for national development and social cohesion.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha conveyed the approval in a letter dated August 29, 2019 and addressed to the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz.

In the letter signed on the SGF’s behalf by David K. Gende, the Director, Planning, Research & Statistics in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Mustapha conveyed government’s approval to the NIMC chief executive officer that Nigeria “should join the Coalition for International Identity Day,” in response to the latter’s earlier request.

“I am to inform you that the SGF has considered and approved that Nigeria should join the Coalition for International Identity Day, which will recognise the role of identity management for proper planning, governance and efficient service delivery; that the National Identity Management Commission should proceed with educational and awareness campaigns on the proposed identity day to other public and private sector stakeholders including institutions in the movement,” the letter read.

By that approval therefore, Nigeria becomes the first country in the world to formally adopt September 16, otherwise called 16.9, as Identity Day (ID-Day).

Aziz said already, NIMC has lined up a number of activities to formally launch Nigeria’s Identity Day on September 16, 2019, year being the debut edition.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/fed-govt-adopts-sept-16-as-national-id-day/amp/

https://www.news9naija.com.ng/2019/09/05/fed-govt-adopts-sept-16-as-national-id-day/

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Identifying what exactly?

This our record breaking get as it be...

can't see how this will enhance my living conditions.
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Ok.......we have heard what they said.....any other thing?

The ID card I applied for since 2018 is yet to be given to me...when I went to their office, they were busy discussing and eating groundnut as if my matter ain't relevant at all.

Na only God go help us in dx country

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I registered for my National Identity at NIMC office in Port Harcourt, 13th February, 2013, got my National Identification Number on the 14th of February, 2013, after then till today I am yet to get my National Identity Card. What does it take to prepare an ID Card?

This country called Nigeria needs a serious deliverance because nothing good is working effectively

OKAY, Next.

Will it be a public holiday?

Another opportunity to loot and waste our time as usual.

Common national ID card hasn't been ready since 2012

Yeye People!

What's the % of People with valid ID?

Hope that day will be public holiday

Ok

Imagine, a country that even find it difficult to allocate National Identity Card to all duly registered citizens .... There are many countries inside Nigeria each trying to outsmart the other.

engrsyer:
I registered for my National Identity at NIMC office in Port Harcourt, 13th February, 2013, got my National Identification Number on the 14th of February, 2013, after then till today I am yet to get my National Identity Card. What does it take to prepare an ID Card?

This country called Nigeria needs a serious deliverance because nothing good is working effectively

From looks of it, I think they only interested in collecting people's data& issuing ID numbers

And am still with the paper national i.d card instead of plastic

Just imagine u were told to show Ur i.d card....so I ll remove dat laminated paper without shame....


It's even wider than my wallet and pocket

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Many registered for an ID, years later they are yet to be issued!

All I want to know.... Will there be public holiday?

Funny Move when majority of Nigerians don't even have a national ID card, even so the Government doesn't have Nigerians data

Hope it comes with public holiday?

Who national ID card helep biko

Meanwhile I no even get national ID card....

engrsyer:
I registered for my National Identity at NIMC office in Port Harcourt, 13th February, 2013, got my National Identification Number on the 14th of February, 2013, after then till today I am yet to get my National Identity Card. What does it take to prepare an ID Card?

This country called Nigeria needs a serious deliverance because nothing good is working effectively

The ink cartridge is faulty

Awon werey

Will there be National holiday on that day too?

Good step towards creating a national identity! This is long over due, next step is to incorporate back into our education system, the “ History of Nigeria “ for our future generations. We cannot solve our identity crisis, without understanding the “ I” in the “We”

Never!!! I don't identify as a Nigerian

engrsyer:
I registered for my National Identity at NIMC office in Port Harcourt, 13th February, 2013, got my National Identification Number on the 14th of February, 2013, after then till today I am yet to get my National Identity Card. What does it take to prepare an ID Card?

This country called Nigeria needs a serious deliverance because nothing good is working effectively

Please bear with us. We are working round the clock to provide new INK to print out the ID cards.

Printing of ID card in Nigeria is like preparing to travel to the Moon

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@ op, i am not understanding the contents of that news o. you mean i should meet any fellow i see on my way out and ask him or her if he or she is a nigerjan?

meaningless 16th of september.

Park well, which one is National ID day

ID.. We too like public holiday for this country

Okey