This Conference is part of an ongoing process to harness worldwide examples of best practices, stimulate involvement of the public and private sectors and continually reaffirm the priorities for the implementation of an effective Nigerian identity management system. The vision is to implant an identity assurance system that meets current and future needs of all sectors of the Nigerian economy. Specifically, the objectives of the Summit are to:

• Share best practise in developing national identity management systems amongst country officials.

• Enable best in class suppliers to explain and demonstrate how they can contribute to a successful implementation of Nigeria’s identity management system.

• Highlight how an appreciation of identity management can make for better business strategies to the benefit of the whole economy.

• Refine the messages that will contribute to ensuring the identity management system is accepted by all.

To meet the conference objectives, high profile delegates from government, business (particularly from the identity sector), civil society/not-for-profit organisations, international agencies and the diplomatic corps are expected at the Conference. These delegates who will contribute significantly to the various debates, are expected to be opinion shapers within their various sectors. They would indeed desire a successful identity management system in Nigeria.

Also, leaders of major financial service organisations, the Oil and gas sector, major investors (at least from India, China, South Africa, US and EU), multinationals, manufacturing and agriculture sectors and the under listed categories would be among the 300 delegates expected at the Conference: The Public Sector – Federal, States and Local Governments; The Private Sector - Foreign and indigenous; Identity Sector Operators; IT Service Providers; Civil Society and Business Associations and the International Bodies.

For online registration and payment, please go to www.nimc.gov.ng Registration fee is NGN110,000 or $950 per participant.Telephone: +234 (9) 6726451.

Fax completed form which can be downloaded also at www.nimc.gov.ng. Post Send via courier or registered mail the completed form together with payment to: National Identity Management Commission, 11 Sokode Street, Off Dalaba Street, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja - Nigeria.

The Conference fee does not include accommodation. Interested participants who would like to take advantage of special Conference rates should contact the hotels listed under the NIMS Hotel Guide.

Participants are advised to make early reservations and bookings with these partner hotels as availability of rooms may not be guaranteed after September 14, 2008.