The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke disclosed that the new General Multipurpose Card (GMPC) will be issued to applicants through their respective banks. The statement reads, “The card will be powered by the AFRIGO card scheme, an indigenous scheme powered by the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS).
“Applicants for the card will have to request with their NIN through the self-service online portal, NIMC offices or their respective banks. The card will be issued through the applicants’ respective banks in line with existing protocols with the issuance of the Debit/Credit cards.
“The card can be picked up by holders at the designated centre or delivered to the applicants at the requested location at an extra cost to be borne by the applicants.”
The Commission recently announced the launch of a new national ID card equipped with payment features and access to several social and financial services.
