By Demi Adeniyi
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Population held a retreat themed Identity Management and Legislative Oversight to seek areas of collaboration towards the achievement of the Commission’s mandate and foster a harmonious working relationship.
Speaking at the retreat, the NIMC Director General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote says that the retreat, amongst many, aims at re-acquainting the committee members with the activities of the Commission as well as its mandate and mission. She emphasised that the retreat will provide the needed environment for the lawmakers and the management of the commission to identify possible areas of collaboration and build a harmonious working relationship towards the success of digital identity in Nigeria.
Commenting on the retreat focus, the House of Representatives Committee on Population Chairman, Honourable Okunjimi Odimayo, commended the NIMC DG and her team for their effort at raising the Commission’s profile within a short period since her resumption of office. He pledged that the Committee will give maximum support to NIMC to ensure it achieves its mandate.
The retreat had in attendance members of the House of Representatives Committee on Population and management staff of the National Identity Management Commission.
