Overview

The document is the National Identity Management Commission (Establishment) Act, 2026, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, published as a supplement to the Official Gazette No. 147, Vol. 113, on 30th July, 2026. It repeals the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23 of 2007 and enacts the 2026 Act. The Act establishes the National Identity Database and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to maintain the database, register individuals, and issue identity credentials. The Act is structured into parts and sections: Part I outlines objectives and application, emphasizing the establishment of a national identity database, the creation of the Commission, strengthening legal framework for national and digital identity, and ensuring a harmonized, inclusive, and non-discriminatory foundational ID system. Part II provides for the establishment of the Commission, its membership, tenure, and emoluments. Part III details the functions and powers of the Commission, including registration, issuance of credentials, and oversight. Part IV deals with the Director-General and staff appointments. Part V covers financial provisions, including the fund of the Commission, ability to accept gifts, annual estimates, and reports. Part VI establishes the National Identity Database, defines registrable persons, outlines registration procedures, database contents, issuance of identity credentials, updating and safety of credentials, cancellation, disclosure, authentication, verification, and the use of the National Identification Number. Part VII specifies offences and penalties, such as unauthorized access, giving false information, multiple registration, impersonation, and general offences. Part VIII provides enforcement powers, including investigation, search, arrest, and seizure. Part IX includes miscellaneous provisions: limitation of suits against the Commission, power to make regulations, priority of the Act, repeal of the 2007 Act, savings and transitional provisions, interpretation, and citation. The Act is dated 26th June, 2026, and was enacted by the National Assembly of Nigeria. Key entities include the National Identity Management Commission, the National Identity Database, the Director-General, and the Federal Government of Nigeria. The document type is a policy/legal act, and the language is English.

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