National Identification System (NIDS)

Background:

The Government from as far back as the 1980’s established a National Registration System component as the fore-runner towards the larger and greater need for putting in place a National Identification System (NIDS).

• Prime Minister recommitted priority for the NIDS
• Government’s interest to have system implemented by March 31, 2009

Objectives:

The National Identification System will be used by the government as a means of uniquely identify its citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents for the purpose of work, taxation, tracking, governments benefits, health care and other governmental related functions.

Current Status:

• Research phase concluded
• Action/proposals already on the “Table” for e.g.
  • Individuals from birth will be assigned unique number totaling nine (9) digits.
  • Two types of cards (Blue and Yellow will be issued during their lifetime.
  • The EoJ System used in capturing finger-prints and photos.
  • The project team at work