RESIDENT IDENTITY MANAGEMENT LAW
Act · Technology
An act creates a framework for managing resident identities in the state, including a register and card system. It targets all residents and government agencies to facilitate identity verification and service access. This improves security and public service delivery.
What Is This Policy?
A law establishing a framework for managing resident identification within the state, creating a state resident identity register and card system.
Who Does It Target?
All residents of the state, state government agencies, and service providers requiring identity verification.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Create a comprehensive resident identity database, improve public service delivery, enhance security, and facilitate planning.
Key Features
Resident Register: Creates a comprehensive database of all state residents. Identity Card: Issues state resident identity cards. Service Integration: Enables identity-based access to state services. Data Security: Protects resident data privacy and security.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Enacted and in implementation. Coverage: All residents of the state. Funding: State government budget.
How to Access
Residents register at designated enrollment centres. Visit a designated enrollment centre Provide personal and biometric data Receive resident identity card
Impact & Metrics
Improves identity management and public service delivery within the state.
Official Resources
Website: N/A Contact: State Identity Management Agency
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative authority of the relevant state House of Assembly pursuant to Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, the Birth, Deaths and Other Events (Compulsory Registration) Act 2011, and state-level civil registration laws.