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NIMC Chief's Political Role Flagged

NIMC Director General's APC Political Role Raises Nigeria National ID Data Privacy Concerns

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedPolicy & RegulationNigeriaAug 25, 2026

The Director General of Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission has joined an APC 2027 campaign council, raising serious concerns about the integrity and political independence of the country's national identity infrastructure. Critics warn the role creates data-privacy risks for millions of Nigerians whose biometric information is held by the agency.

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