Five things you need to know about NIMC’s multipurpose card

The National Orientation Agency of Nigeria has highlighted five key facts Nigerians need to know about the new General Multipurpose National Identity Card.

The General Multipurpose Card (GMPC) was developed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), serving as a multipurpose tool for identity verification and financial services.

According to a post on the company’s official X account (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, here are key facts, features, and benefits of Nigeria’s GMPC.

Single card for multipurpose functions

The new National Identification Card is a single, convenient, and general multipurpose card that covers payment services, government interventions, and travel-related services in one card.

Collaboration with key financial institutions

The National Identity Management Commission is working with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) to deliver effective payment and financial services.

Support from the Indigenous Scheme

The GMPC will be powered by the AFRIGO card scheme, a domestic payment system supported by NIBSS. This initiative aims to enhance the use of locally developed financial infrastructure further and reduce reliance on foreign payment systems. The collaboration is seen as a step toward strengthening Nigeria’s financial independence.

New application process

Citizens interested in obtaining the GMPC will need to request it through the self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or their respective banks. Applicants will be required to provide their National Identification Number (NIN) as part of the process. Once an application is submitted, the card will be issued by the applicant’s bank, following the same protocols used for debit and credit card issuance.

Flexible pickup options

Once the GMPC has been issued, cardholders can either pick it up at a designated centre or request home delivery. If home delivery is chosen, applicants will be required to pay an additional fee to cover the delivery cost.

Through these guidelines, the National Orientation Agency’s new GMPC announcement seeks to equip citizens with a more efficient and flexible identification tool, thereby expanding their access to essential financial and government services.