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  • NIMC, SecureID harp on PPP to boost digital economy

    NIMC, SecureID harp on PPP to boost digital economy

    Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will enhance effectiveness in tackling identity hurdles and driving development, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and SecureID Limited have noted.

    Founder and Group CEO of SecureID, Mrs. Kofo Akinkugbe, believes identity management challenges will be best addressed using local solutions.

    She spoke when the company hosted the Director General of the NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, an engineer.

    Akinkugbe said: “Identity management is an essential social infrastructure worldwide.

    “We firmly believe that home-grown solutions are the most effective ways to overcome the unique challenges we face.”

    She reiterated that through strategic PPPs, the government and the private sector can unlock new opportunities for growth in the industry.

    Coker-Odusote noted the numerous benefits robust identity management systems bring to the economy.

    She highlighted NIMC’s key accomplishments, such as enhanced security, increased financial inclusion, and improved efficiency in public service and healthcare delivery.

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    She stressed the role of PPPs in accelerating the realisation of these benefits.

    Coker-Odusote praised SecureID, saying: “The company’s advanced production technology, alongside its commitment to compliance and quality assurance, is commendable.

    “SecureID’s dedication to international standards not only strengthens Nigeria’s position in the global market but also underscores our collective mission of driving secure, reliable identity management solutions.”

    To the NIMC DG, the visit to SecureID’s cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Lagos highlighted its pivotal role in Nigeria’s identity management landscape, cementing the importance of locally developed solutions in advancing the growing digital economy.

    SecureID, Africa’s leading smart card manufacturing company, said it was committed to addressing Nigeria’s unique identity management challenges by providing secure, home-grown solutions that are critical to the nation’s economic and technological advancement.

    As a home-grown company with world-class capabilities, the company said it was well-positioned to offer top-notch services in the identity solutions market.

    “Our commitment to quality, innovation, and local content aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s goals for technological advancement and economic diversification,” the company said.

    Founded in 2005, SecureID is Nigeria’s first smart card manufacturing company, with a world-class facility in Lagos.

    The company provides cutting-edge identity management solutions across banking, telecommunications, and government sectors, contributing to Nigeria’s technological and economic growth.

  • AfriGo, SecureID partner on card adoption, financial inclusion

    AfriGo, SecureID partner on card adoption, financial inclusion

    The National Domestic Card Scheme of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), known as AfriGo, is set to partner with smart card manufacturing company, SecureID, on card adoption and financial inclusion.

    Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), Ebehijie Momoh, spoke when she led the management team on a tour of SecureID’s plant in Lagos.

    AfriGo is a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) owned by all licensed banks and the CBN.

    Momoh said: “The cards that our clients issue come from companies like SecureID. There is a huge opportunity to ensure that the AfriGo card is in every Nigerian’s hand. So we can partner with SecureID to drive the adoption of cards.

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    “With what I have seen going on around the plant and the production capabilities, I am confident that SecureID is well positioned.”

    Momoh said SecureID’s capacity to produce 200 million cards in a year, its unique certifications, and its expansion to 22 African countries were things to be “proud of”.

    “This is the kind of organisation that AfriGo is excited to work with. The fact that it is 100 percent African, just like us, is something we’re delighted about.

    “SecureID is more than just a manufacturing plant; it is a symbol of what Nigeria can achieve with the right combination of government support, private sector innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

    “AfriGO is proud to partner with SecureID in driving financial inclusion for last-mile users,” she added.

    During the visit, the AfriGO leadership observed firsthand the company’s production processes and its capacity to deliver smartcard solutions critical for Nigeria’s financial and digital ecosystems.

    SecureID’s Group Executive, Technology, New Business Development & Compliance, Bami Akinlade, said the company would support AfriGo’s vision with its world-class production capacity, ensuring that Nigeria remains at the forefront of smart card technology in Africa.

    “We are honoured to have the AfriGO leadership at our Lagos facility. More than ever, SecureID remains committed to Nigeria’s economic advancement by providing high-quality, secure smart card solutions, digital and innovations solutions to drive social and economic participation where needed,” he said.

    According to Akinlade, SecureID, led by Kofo Akinkugbe, continues to set the pace in technological innovations as it follows a robust growth trajectory.

    He said the company boasts an impressive capacity to manufacture 200 million cards and a combined personalisation capability of 160 million cards annually, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

    SecureID was recently granted a Certificate of Rules of Origin by the National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during the inaugural shipment under the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI).

    The company is the first certified smart card manufacturing company in West Africa with nearly 20 years of experience in delivering secure, high-quality smart card solutions.