NIMC Set To Roll Out General Multi-Purpose Card In Q1 2025

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed plans to roll out e-ID under General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC) in the first quarter of 2025.

This was disclosed by Mr. Peter Iwegbu, Director of the Card Management Services Department, during the second day of the NIMC roundtable with online editors held in Abuja.

The new card program, designed to meet one of NIMC’s core mandates, is aimed at empowering Nigerians and legal residents to securely participate in the growing digital economy.

This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive on the mandatory use of the National Identification Number (NIN) and the commission’s strategic roadmap under the leadership of its Director-General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote.

According to Mr Iwegbu, the e-ID card, under the General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC) scheme, is designed to offer multiple variants to address various use cases, including being used for Payments (Debit cards) at ATMs, POS, and so on; to access Government-to-People (G2P) Programmes; to facilitate Social and Financial Inclusion; and for Cross-Border Capabilities.

He explained that the e-ID card offers unparalleled advantages for users as it is secure with verifiable digital and physical identity.

The NIMC roundtable, which featured key management officials and over forty members of the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE), emphasized collaboration as essential for driving awareness and participation.

ACOE Chairman, Mr. Martins Odiete, lauded the NIMC for its forward-thinking initiatives and assured the commission of robust media support to achieve its objectives.

The launch of the e-ID card represents a significant leap forward in digital identity management, offering citizens and the government a powerful tool for empowerment and efficient service delivery.

With the roll-out planned for Q1 2025, NIMC is poised to revolutionize the way Nigerians access services and participate in the digital economy.