Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s digital identity transformation under President Bola Tinubu is “unrivaled,” crediting reforms led by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). In remarks reported by Vanguard and echoed by The Punch, Shettima highlights ongoing work to transform Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and commends the current NIMC management for driving the process.
Both outlets present Shettima’s comments as recognition of the reforms taking place within Nigeria’s identity sector. The Punch frames the transformation as connected to legislative efforts, including reference to the NIMC Act 2026, which it says is aimed at building a “sovereign” digital identity system. Vanguard similarly emphasizes the administration’s reform agenda and the role of NIMC in implementing the changes.
The reports do not provide detailed performance figures or independent assessments, but they consistently attribute the digital identity push to Tinubu’s administration and NIMC reforms, with Shettima speaking in support of the direction and progress of the initiative.
