National Identity Management Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Identity Management Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the National Identity Management. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 25 December 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Tuesday, 7 April 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Clean Copy Transmitted
Not yet reached
Presidential Assent
Not yet reached
Act of the National Assembly
Not yet reached
Votes
- CarriedElectronic division
That the Bill "National Identity Management Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
206 Ayes · 19 Noes · 2 Abstentions
Co-sponsors (4)
Public hearings
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Public Hearing on the National Identity Management Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 429
Public engagement
6 published submissions
3 support · 1 oppose · 2 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Mohammed Y.Cross Riversupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Obinna E.Bauchioppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Ebele O.Bayelsasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Sadiq D.Edoneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Funmilayo J.Ebonyineutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Nnamdi N.Kadunasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.