The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Scheme of Service, marking a significant milestone and the first of its kind for the Commission.
According to a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, the landmark approval is a testament to the far reaching reforms being championed by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote.
The statement noted that the development reflects the DG’s strategic vision to reposition NIMC as a modern, efficient, and globally competitive institution. It added that the new Scheme of Service is anchored on her five point agenda and people centred leadership approach, which prioritises institutional excellence and human capital development in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The approved Scheme provides a comprehensive framework for the Commission’s operations, clearly defining staff cadres, promotion pathways, organisational structure, job functions, qualification requirements, and professional standards.
It is also aligned with Public Service Rules and international best practices for career progression and institutional growth.
At the formal presentation ceremony, Deputy Director, Scheme of Service and Organisational Design Department at the OHCSF, Mr. Imirhe Gabriel Nwagolo, commended NIMC for its commitment to excellence, noting that the Commission is among a select number of federal agencies to secure approval for a dedicated Scheme of Service.
In her remarks, the Director General, represented by the Head of Human Capital Management, Mrs. Rhoda Jackden, expressed appreciation to the OHCSF for the approval.
She described the development as “a laudable and significant milestone” and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to the effective implementation of the new Scheme.
The approved Scheme of Service also introduces new Enrolment, Card, and Commercial Cadres alongside the existing cadres, further strengthening the Commission’s institutional capacity and service delivery.
