{"id":26101,"date":"2025-02-09T09:06:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T09:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=26101"},"modified":"2025-02-09T09:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T09:08:01","slug":"nimc-partners-with-vice-presidents-office-to-advance-gender-inclusion-at-sheisincluded-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2025\/02\/09\/nimc-partners-with-vice-presidents-office-to-advance-gender-inclusion-at-sheisincluded-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"NIMC Partners with Vice President\u2019s Office to Advance Gender Inclusion at #SheIsIncluded Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0The <\/span>National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)<\/strong> has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality by actively participating in the <\/span>Gender Inclusion Conference (#SheIsIncluded)<\/strong>, organized by the <\/span>Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The conference serves as a significant platform for addressing key challenges faced by women in Nigeria<\/strong>, including education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and leadership opportunities<\/strong>. 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<\/strong> for women.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, representatives of NIMC emphasized the critical role of identity management in bridging gender gaps<\/strong>. They highlighted the need for inclusive policies<\/strong> that ensure all Nigerians\u2014regardless of gender\u2014have equal access to national identity registration and related services.<\/p>\n

NIMC\u2019s Commitment to Gender Inclusion<\/em><\/p>\n

As a key government agency responsible for managing Nigeria\u2019s identity database<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

To address this issue, the commission is working towards:<\/p>\n

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  • Enhancing accessibility<\/strong> to national identity registration services for women, especially in marginalized areas.<\/li>\n
  • Collaborating with stakeholders<\/strong> to promote awareness campaigns on the importance of identity registration for women\u2019s empowerment.<\/li>\n
  • Leveraging technology<\/strong> to streamline and simplify identity enrollment, ensuring that gender-related barriers are eliminated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    By participating in the #SheIsIncluded<\/strong> conference, NIMC seeks to align its identity management strategies with broader national efforts to empower Nigerian women<\/strong> and ensure that every citizen, regardless of gender, has a recognized and protected identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The commission commended the Office of the Vice President and all stakeholders<\/strong> for their unwavering commitment to promoting gender inclusion and fostering social equity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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