NIMC, UBA partner on e-ID card
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the national identity management commission nimc and the united bank for africa uba have entered into a partnership for the financial institution to adopt the national e-id card as a payment card1 the partnership is expected to revolutionise the nations financial inclusion drive and the nigerian economic landscape1 this collaboration is seen as an important opportunity to enhance and intensify the robust relationship between the nimc and uba loveday chika head of corporate communications of nimc has said1 it also affirms a commitment to bring about an all-round implementation of the identity management system and ensure speedy issuance and activation of cards using available channels1 the collaboration is poised to ensure that the national electronic identity card which combines a proof of identity and access to financial services will make it possible for nigerians to receive a universally accepted identity card and also gain access to formal financial services1 the all-embracing card is one of the main components of the national identity management system1 the commission is charged with the mandate to establish and operate a national identity management system maintain and manage the national identity database as well as issue a unique national identification number nin and a general multipurpose national identity card to eligible nigerians and legal residents1 the group head- cards digital banking uba mr. adeyinka adedeji had before now appreciated nimc for finding the bank professionally worthy of taking up such a huge and technical project as that of the national e-id card1 we are more than delighted and would ensure that we will further raise the bar in delivering the top-notch service uba is known for1 he further added that the card is embedded with the full functionalities of a prepaid card and can be loaded with funds and is acceptable on any payment platform including pos atm1