ID4Africa Honours Aziz as Ambassador Emeritus for Life  

The ID4Africa Movement, devoted to supporting African  countries build strategic capacity required for  development, has granted its status of Ambassador Emeritus to the immediate  past Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Aliyu Aziz in appreciation of his outstanding service and commitment during his  tenure as ambassador. 

In a letter signed by the Executive Chairman of ID4Africa Movement, Dr.  Joseph Atick, he stated that Aziz was being appreciated for the “outstanding  service, unwavering commitment, and invaluable contributions to the Ambassadors  Bureau in your country throughout your tenure,” being January 1, 2020 to December  31, 2023. 

In the letter, dated December 29, 2023, and certificate issued from the ID4Africa  headquarters in New York, USA, the Movement’s executive chairman stated further:  “Your dedicated service to the ID4Africa Movement has left an enduring impact not  only on your Bureau, but also on your country and the broader cause of identity for all.  “It brings me great pleasure to officially confer upon you the title of ID4Africa  Ambassador Emeritus for life, effective January 1, 2024, in recognition of the  remarkable contributions you have made to our collective cause. Enclosed, please find your Ambassador Emeritus certificate for your use, and we are delighted to feature you  prominently in the Ambassadors Emeritus section on our website.”

The movement noted that while Aziz’s role as the active Ambassador for Nigeria  had concluded, “your position as Ambassador Emeritus ensures that you remain a vital  and esteemed part of the ID4Africa Movement,” and added “your tireless efforts in  promoting the development of responsible digital identity systems for the benefit of  people in your country and the wider African continent have been truly commendable,  and we eagerly look forward to your continued advocacy in this important field.” 

Atick further stated: “We also look forward to your continued passionate  engagement with the movement. On behalf of the entire ID4Africa Movement and its institutions, I want to convey our deepest gratitude for your significant contributions to  advancing the cause of identity for all in Africa, and we wish you all the best in what  comes next.”