FRSC to include NIN in drivers’ licence requirement

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will
include the national identification number (NIN) in the biometric
data capturing process of getting a drivers’ licence.

Aliyu Aziz, director general of the National Identity Management
Commission, made a proposal on the subject to the FRSC on Friday
during a visit to the corps headquarters.

According to a statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps public
education officer, Aliyu advocated for the corps to make it
mandatory for all applicants of the National Drivers Licence to
produce their national identification number at the point of
registration.

Speaking during the visit, the director general applauded the
management of the Corps for its efforts in creating a central
database for all applicants noting that the system operated by the
Corps is in consonance with what is obtainable in advanced
countries like the United States.

He said this will go a long way in exterminating duplication of
responsibility and enhance security especially in the area of
information sharing.

Responding, Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal congratulated NIMC
for digitalizing the entire process of getting the national
identity card and expressed appreciation over the request presented
by the commission.

He said FRSC will ensure that henceforth, applicants of the NDL
produce their NIN at registration points.

Oyeyemi stated that biometric capturing processes of the various
agencies in the country need to be given a uniform standard so as
to align with global best practices.

He also urged Aliyu to fast-track the integration of all
agencies involved in biometric capturing so as to achieve a uniform
standard for the entire nation.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will
include the national identification number (NIN) in the biometric
data capturing process of getting a drivers’
licence.

Aliyu Aziz, director general of the National Identity Management
Commission, made a proposal on the subject to the FRSC on Friday
during a visit to the corps headquarters.

According to a statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps public
education officer, Aliyu advocated for the corps to make it
mandatory for all applicants of the National Drivers Licence to
produce their national identification number at the point of
registration.

Speaking during the visit, the director general applauded the
management of the Corps for its efforts in creating a central
database for all applicants noting that the system operated by the
Corps is in consonance with what is obtainable in advanced
countries like the United States.

He said this will go a long way in exterminating duplication of
responsibility and enhance security especially in the area of
information sharing.

Responding, Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal congratulated NIMC
for digitalizing the entire process of getting the national
identity card and expressed appreciation over the request presented
by the commission.

He said FRSC will ensure that henceforth, applicants of the NDL
produce their NIN at registration points.

Oyeyemi stated that biometric capturing processes of the various
agencies in the country need to be given a uniform standard so as
to align with global best practices.

He also urged Aliyu to fast-track the integration of all
agencies involved in biometric capturing so as to achieve a uniform
standard for the entire nation.