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Works Ministry Pledges To Complement NIMC's Target On Digital Pathways

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The Ministry of Works has pledged to complement the target set by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to attain digital pathways for Nigeria’s development, while opening up more physical roads. 

Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo disclosed this on Wednesday at the 7th Edition of the National Day of Identity Celebrations in Abuja, organised by NIMC with the theme: "Public Key Infrastructure: The Backbone to Digital Public Infrastructure.”

He commended the Director- General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote  for her visionary leadership in shaping the nation’s identity, just as he underscored the relevance of the theme. 
The minister emphasised that Nigeria’s progress depended not only on strong highways and bridges but also on secured digital highways that connect citizens to opportunities, services and safety. 

Goronyo affirmed that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government is aligning physical and digital infrastructure planning across sectors for all Nigerians to reap the benefits  of modern development supported by a reliable digital identity system.

He stressed that Nigeria’s full participation in the global digital economy depends on secure and inclusive identity systems. 

The minister assured stakeholders that the Ministry of Works will continue to collaborate with NIMC and other partners in building integrated frameworks that empower citizens and drive sustainable national development.

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