President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to implement a nationwide training programme for its 3,780 employees across all staff levels.
In a statement released over the weekend in Abuja, Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, said the initiative follows the President’s directive to strengthen capacity in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for improved service delivery.
The training is ongoing simultaneously across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. “This is the first time in NIMC’s history that all staff are undergoing structured training in line with a presidential directive,” Adegoke said.
Before now, staff training had received limited attention within the Commission. However, with the appointment of Abisoye Coker-Odusote as Director General and Chief Executive Officer, the Commission has seen major progress in workforce development and staff support.
At the state and local government levels, staff have either completed or are participating in sessions aimed at enhancing skills and aligning tasks with national priorities.
Alongside the training programme, the Director General has introduced several support measures. These include the distribution of more than 2,500 enrollment devices to offices nationwide, a 25 to 35 percent salary increase approved by the Federal Government, additional transport allowances, and the provision of free staff buses for personnel at the headquarters.
Employees have praised the reforms, crediting them with boosting morale and improving working conditions. They also acknowledged the leadership of Coker-Odusote in providing the tools and resources needed to deliver efficient identity management services.