NIMC settles backlog of payments to front-end partners

Engr. Coker-Odusote

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the clearance of all outstanding payments owed to Front End Partners (FEPs) for National Identification Number (NIN) enrollments. 

Contracted in 2021, FEPs were initially paid for only one year, a press statement signed by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications Unit of NIMC explains, adding that under the leadership of Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, NIMC prioritized settling these dues. 

It states further that following a revalidation exercise, payments were completed with support from the Identity for Development initiative and the World Bank, separate from the World Bank-funded NIN project.

“I extend our deepest appreciation to the entire leadership of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for your unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare and operational efficiency of enrollment partners, particularly the proactive efforts in addressing and offsetting the backlog of payments for 2022 to date. This decisive action not only fosters trust and accountability but also strengthens the collaboration between NIMC and its partners, said Phillip M Adekunle, MD/CEO, Knowledge Square Ltd. 'The payment of the outstanding enrollment. 

MD, Real Positive Friends, on his part acknowledges that Money by NIMC is well appreciated and commendable, while Pastor Vincent Emiowele, MD Slogani, affirms, says,  ‘NIMC Management, most especially the DG/CEO, should be commended for the payment of all the outstanding money owed to the FEPs; it is timely and highly appreciated ‘

NIMC’s boss, Engr. Coker-Odusote expresses her gratitude to the FEPs and the Commission’s stakeholders for their support and dedication in populating the National Identity Database (NIDB). She reiterates her commitment to ensuring that the Commission continues to provide the necessary support to build a credible, reliable, and world-class identity database. The World Bank and ID4D’s valuable support to NIMC is well appreciated, she says.

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