A bill to allow Nigerians living abroad to obtain the National Identity Number passed the second reading at the Senate on Tuesday.
The bill, sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, was first read on June 5.
It seeks to repeal the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007.
It provides for the establishment of a National Identity Database, and the NIMC is charged with the responsibilities of the maintenance of the national database, the registration of individuals, and the issuance of identity credentials.
It seeks to enhance the efficiency and inclusivity of the Identity Management System through comprehensive provisions, designed to improve and update the extant provisions in line with global best practices.
