High Level Side Event at UNGA 81 - The Digital Public Ecosystem: Identity, Trust, and Inclusive Access in the Digital Economy

​Join us for a pivotal event organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria, to explore the transformative role of Identity, Trust, and Inclusive Access in the Digital Economy

​The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Federal Republic of Nigeria, with support from the World Bank ID4D Project, is pleased to invite you to its flagship event on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.

​As Nigeria enters a new era of digital transformation under the NIMC Act 2026, this high-level convening will bring together government leaders, development partners, technology companies, policymakers, civil society and practitioners to explore how trusted digital identity can serve as foundational infrastructure for inclusive access to services and participation in the digital economy.

​Tuesday, 22 September 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
New York City
Venue details will be shared with confirmed guests.

​The programme will feature high-level remarks, a keynote address by the DG/CEO of NIMC, conversations on identity-enabled access to services, digital trust, sovereignty and interoperability, as well as Nigeria's roadmap for Digital Public Infrastructure and cross-border trust.

​Attendance is by invitation and RSVP.

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​We look forward to welcoming you to an important conversation on building a digital public ecosystem that is trusted, inclusive and designed to deliver for everyone.

​For enquiries, please contact:
fola.olatunji-david@nimc.gov.ng