Identity management system in Nigeria (IDM): prospect and challenges

摘要: Identity management is a critical issue in economic and socio-political well-being of any nation. A nation that cannot boast of knowing her citizens is devoid of peace, economic stability and would not be able to provide adequate security for its citizenries. The recent surge in crime in Nigeria and the attendance violent activities of terrorists demand that more attention be paid to identifying people living in the nation territory. There have been speculations that those responsible for recent wake of bombing activities in Nigeria are foreigners from neighboring countries but that allegation cannot be substantiated; no thanks to poor identity management system(IDM). Also, different security organizations in the country are said to have been infiltrated thereby making it difficult for government to know who is who in order to curb the vices. The allegation of presence of criminals in national assembly is rife. The …