“The real implication is that anything we can do with a NIN slip, we can get a SIM card with that. Who knows if anyone has the President’s SIM card right now. Or the National Security Adviser? A military general leading warfare in a place where they are dealing with terrorists?.”

‘Gbenga Sesan
(Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative)

Dear Active Citizen,

In a hard-hitting interview on Arise TV, our Executive Director, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, laid bare the alarming implications of the recent National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) data breach and called for urgent action.

Picture this: Your entire digital identity up for grabs for less than the price of a soft drink. Yep, you heard that right - ₦100 is all it took for someone to snag NIN slips of some pretty important folks. A minister's identity for the price of a snack? Come on, NIMC!

‘Yemi didn't mince words. Here's what she's demanding from NIMC:

1. NIMC must explain the breach's extent and impact.

2. Identify those responsible and outline consequences.

3. Conduct a comprehensive audit of NIMC's data protection measures.

4. Present a clear plan to secure all Nigerians' data.

5. Provide regular updates on remediation progress.

She also called for a pause on the rollout of the new 3-in-1 ID card. "We can't build on a compromised foundation," she argued. Watch the full interview here and join us in demanding better protection for our digital identities.

PS: ‘Gbenga Sesan will be diving deeper into these issues on WAYS TV. Tune in this Monday at 8pm for more eye-opening discussions on this data drama.

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Stay safe this weekend.
The EiE Nigeria Team.