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South Korea Boosts Nigeria’s National Identification Registration, Donates 222 Enrollment Devices to NIMC
South Korea Boosts Nigeria’s National Identification Registration, Donates 222 Enrollment Devices to NIMC
By: Michael Mike
South Korea has supported Nigeria’s government in its plan to get to get all its citizens registered and profile as she donated 222 National Identification Number (NIN) Android Enrollment devices
to the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC].
The donated was presented in Abuja to the Commission by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on behalf on Korean government.
According to a statement on Wednesday by the eGovt Programme Manager, KOICA Nigeria Office, Mr. Kayode Adebisi, the assistance is part of a broader project funded by the Korean government, with the goal of advancing Digital Governance in Nigeria.
He noted that the project is currently being carried out in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.
the Country Director of KOICA Nigeria Office, Mr. Sungil Son, was said to have during the event, emphasized the importance of NIN in facilitating government digital services.
He expressed the South Korean government’s pleasure in contributing to strengthening the foundational base for government digital service delivery through NIMC.
Son expressed confidence that the donated devices would enhance NIMC’s capacity to extend NIN enrollment to underserved populations nationwide, thereby increasing access to NIN registration for Nigerian citizens.
In response his response, the Director General of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, expressed gratitude for KOICA’s support during the presentation of the new enrollment devices.
She highlighted the significant impact the devices would make at the NIMC state office and thanked KOICA for their timely assistance.
The highlight of the event was the official signing and exchange of handover certificates, along with the symbolic presentation of the devices to the NIMC Director General.
South Korea Boosts Nigeria’s National Identification Registration, Donates 222 Enrollment Devices to NIMC
COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has commissioned the Umuhu-Okabia Health Centre in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State as part of the Nigerian Army Intervention Projects.
The COAS was represented at the event on April 22 by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. O.A. Fadairo.
Security sources said the commissioning ceremony was well attended by dignitaries, including the representative of the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. V.D. Beryo, and the Chief Host, Maj.-Gen. K.O. Ukandu, alongside royal fathers and other invited guests.
The newly commissioned health facility is part of the Nigerian Army’s civil-military cooperation initiatives aimed at improving access to basic healthcare services in local communities.
COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
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