UBEC backs unified learner identity system

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has affirmed its commitment to the Federal Government's initiative to create a unified learner identity system. UBEC views this as a crucial step for enhancing education planning, transparency, and service delivery throughout Nigeria.

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I had the privilege of joining the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for a strategic meeting on strengthening learner identification and advancing digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector.

Aisha Garba, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, announced this commitment following a strategic meeting. The meeting included the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote. The discussions focused on deepening digital transformation within Nigeria's education sector.

Garba explained that the proposed system aims to integrate the National Learners’ Identification Number with the National Identification Number (NIN) and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS). This integration will establish a single, dependable identity framework for learners across the country. The goal is to improve the quality and reliability of education data, enabling more informed decision-making by government and stakeholders regarding basic education.

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The discussions centred on aligning the National Learners’ Identification Number with the National Identification Number (NIN) and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) to establish a unified and reliable learner identity system.

The meeting emphasized leveraging digital identity solutions to streamline education management and planning. By aligning these key identification systems, the initiative seeks to build a robust and unified learner identity framework, ultimately contributing to better educational outcomes nationwide.

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This initiative will enhance the quality and reliability of education data, enabling government and stakeholders to make more informed decisions on basic education.