NIMC Identity Management Overview

Questions and Answers

What is a primary goal of the NIMC's vision?

Provide sustainable identity management solutions (correct)

Enhance international relations

Improve education systems

Reduce population growth

Which of the following is NOT a core function of the NIMC?

Economic policy formation (correct)

Establishment of a National Identity Database

Registration of citizens and lawful residents

Issuance of the General Multi-Purpose Card

What does the harmonization and integration function of the NIMC involve?

Formulating identity legislation

Issuing international passports

Integration of various government databases (correct)

Creating new identity documents

Which service is part of the infrastructure deployed by the NIMC?

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What does the NIMC aim to establish for citizens and legal residents?

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Study Notes

Vision and Mission of NIMC

Aims to provide a sustainable, world-class identity management solution in Nigeria.
Focuses on affirming identity, enhancing governance, and improving service delivery.
Mission emphasizes the establishment and regulation of a robust National Identity Management system.
Seeks to enable citizens and legal residents to confirm their identity in an innovative environment.

Core Functions of NIMC

National Identity Database:
- Establishment and maintenance of a central hub system.
- Integrates existing databases to create a virtually centralized identity database.
Harmonization and Integration:
- Works on unifying and integrating identity databases across various government agencies.
- Aims to streamline identity management processes.
Registration Services:
- Responsible for registering citizens and lawful residents as well as non-citizens.
- Issues unique national identification numbers to registered individuals.
General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC):
- Issues the GMPC, a key component of the identity management system.
- Serves multiple functions for users including identity verification.
Authentication and Verification Infrastructure:
- Develops infrastructure for identity authentication and verification services.
- Ensures secure and reliable identity confirmation for various needs.

Description

This quiz covers the National Identity Management Commission's (NIMC) vision, mission, and core functions in Nigeria. Learn about their sustainable solutions for identity verification and governance enhancement. Test your knowledge on the principles and practices of national identity management.