Nigerian govt Minister stresses need for data harmonization, single biometric database

The Minister of Interior of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged that his ministry will dismantle all challenges that continue to stand in the way of efforts to set up a single biometric database and harmonized data that will link all government ministries, departments and agencies in the country.

Speaking early this week at the start of an international event organized by the University of Lagos, Tunji-Ojo said a harmonized data management system for the country will not only reduce cost …

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