‘Edo Card’ linked with NIN database, says Obaseki

Governor Obaseki launched the Edo State Residency Card, a groundbreaking initiative linked to the National Identity Management Commission’s database, providing a single, unified form of identity for residents.

Speaking at the launch in Benin, Obaseki described the ‘Edo Card’ as a roadmap for the state’s technology program, enabling individuals and businesses to engage with the government seamlessly.
Introduced in November 2022, the ‘Edo Card’ creates a unique identifier for residents, aligning with global best practices.

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Obaseki emphasized, “Our goal was to harness technology for a sustainable identification framework, enhancing government interaction, expanding social networks, and enabling data-driven public sector service delivery.”

He added, “We aim to issue at least one million cards by 2024, marking a significant milestone in our journey.”

Esigie Aguele, Co-founder/CEO of VerifyMe Nigeria, the technical partner on the project, praised the state government for leveraging private sector expertise in actualizing the project.

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