By Adenike Lawal
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the upgraded General Multipurpose Card (GMPC), a multifunctional identity card designed to replace the need for multiple identification cards.
In a statement, NIMC revealed that the card, developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), will leverage the AfriGO domestic card scheme authorized by the CBN to enable cost-effective and transparent transactions.
Currently, 26 commercial and microfinance banks are participating in the issuance of AfriGO-powered cards.
The GMPC will serve as a physical ID, facilitating seamless access to various government and private services.
Additionally, NIMC is in talks with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to integrate voter identification, potentially creating a unified card for multiple uses.
