The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote has bagged an award in the Outstanding Performance in Public Service. She got the award at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards, 2025.
A statement from the Commission said that the award recognizes the Director General’s exceptional leadership and dedication to transforming Nigeria’s digital identity landscape.
It said that the award organizers praised Dr. Coker-Odusote’s innovative and transformational leadership style, noting that her commitment to developing a robust and secure identity database has been instrumental in changing the scope of digital identity in Nigeria.
“Her visionary leadership has positioned NIMC as a frontline player in the identity sector in Africa.”
The statement said that under Dr. Coker-Odusote’s leadership, NIMC has achieved remarkable milestones, including a significant increase in National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment, the provision of a reliable and secure world-class identity database and the implementation of a 25/35% salary adjustment for staff. “Other notable achievements include improved staff welfare, enhanced human capacity building, data harmonization, and effective collaboration with relevant government agencies in utilizing the NIN.
“One of the key drivers of NIMC’s success has been Coker-Odusote’s 5-point agenda, which is aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Mandate. This agenda has led to unprecedented growth in Nigeria’s digital identity sector, marking a new era in the country’s history.”
The statement advised members of the general public to leverage the benefits of NIN Authentication (NINAuth) for seamless verification services.
“NINAuth is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the timely and secure verification of NINs. “By using NINAuth, individuals can protect their data from unauthorized use, decide when and how their data is shared, and enjoy seamless interactions with government agencies.”
The Commission stressed its commitment to empowering individuals with control over their NIN data, ensuring a more secure and efficient identity management system.
“By downloading and using NINAuth, Nigerians can experience the full benefits of a secure and efficient identity management system. “We congratulate Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to continued progress in Nigeria’s identity management.”
