Sierra Leone urges citizens to obtain biometric ID cards for security, services

The National Civil Registration Authority of Sierra Leone (NCRA) is calling on citizens and residents in the country to acquire biometric national ID cards introduced early last year.

Personalization for the cards with ICAO-compliant biometrics and public key infrastructure for signing that data is provided by X Infotech, according to a case study from the company.

The campaign for the uptake of the ID is intended to enhance holders’ personal security and to enable them easily have access …

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