The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality by actively participating in the Gender Inclusion Conference (#SheIsIncluded), organized by the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The conference serves as a significant platform for addressing key challenges faced by women in Nigeria, including education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and leadership opportunities. With gender inclusion being a crucial factor in national development, the event aims to foster dialogue and policy recommendations that will create a more equitable society for women.
Speaking at the event, representatives of NIMC emphasized the critical role of identity management in bridging gender gaps. They highlighted the need for inclusive policies that ensure all Nigerians—regardless of gender—have equal access to national identity registration and related services.
NIMC’s Commitment to Gender Inclusion
As a key government agency responsible for managing Nigeria’s identity database, NIMC recognizes that many women, particularly in rural and underserved communities, still face challenges in obtaining legal identification. Without a valid identity, access to essential services such as banking, healthcare, and social welfare programs becomes limited.
To address this issue, the commission is working towards:
- Enhancing accessibility to national identity registration services for women, especially in marginalized areas.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to promote awareness campaigns on the importance of identity registration for women’s empowerment.
- Leveraging technology to streamline and simplify identity enrollment, ensuring that gender-related barriers are eliminated.
By participating in the #SheIsIncluded conference, NIMC seeks to align its identity management strategies with broader national efforts to empower Nigerian women and ensure that every citizen, regardless of gender, has a recognized and protected identity.
The commission commended the Office of the Vice President and all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment to promoting gender inclusion and fostering social equity.
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