Relocate NIMC from SGF office to ministry of communication – Rep member
Technology tamfitronics The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Digital and Information Technology, Hon. Adedeji Olajide, Friday, asked the federal government to relocate the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to the Ministry of Communication.Hon Olajide who stated this while speaking with journalists over the consequences of the data breach on Nigeria’s Cybersecurity space, said the recent data breach at NIMC, which exposed the personal data of over 50 million Nigerians, has highlighted the need for enhanced data protection and security measures.The lawmaker representing Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West Federal Constituency tasked the Federal Government to take concrete steps to protect the compromised data and prevent future breaches.Hon Olajide pointed out that Federal Government should domicile NIMC under the direct supervision of the Ministry...
