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July 26, 2019
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC says it isputting measures in place to deploy satellite technology in capturing citizens’identity.
The Commission’s Director General Aliyu Aziz, disclosed thisat the third annual lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Space Engineers, NISEin Abuja.
The lecture, was held in honour of Brigadier General MichaelAgu, the pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Space Engineers with thetheme: “Remote Sensing Technology and National Security’’.
Aziz said that government’s data capturing agencies had notbeen able to effectively capture citizens’ identity. He assured that withsatellite technology, remote sensing could go a long way for more impact.
The Director, Centre for Satellite Technology DevelopmentSpencer Onuh said remote sensing can change the outlook of agriculture, townplanning and many social amenities.