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National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

is Somalia’s key government body responsible for establishing and maintaining the country's comprehensive national identification system. Established under the Identification and Registration Act (Law No. 009 of March 2023), NIRA is entrusted with the task of providing every citizen and legal resident with a secure, verifiable identity through the issuance of a unique National Identification Number (NIN), also known as 'Tirsi Aqoonsi' in Somali. NIRA’s services are centered on creating a robust and reliable national database that underpins a variety of essential services, such as financial inclusion, healthcare access, and social protection programs. By leveraging advanced biometric technology, including fingerprint and facial recognition, NIRA ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of individual identities, helping reduce fraud, enhance governance, and foster national development.
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“Laying the Foundation for Somalia’s Identification Ecosystem”

Our operations span data centres, regional enrollment offices, and mobile registration units to ensure nationwide coverage, especially for remote and marginalised communities. NIRA’s identification system also serves as a vital tool in facilitating online and offline identity authentication for various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, aviation, and government institutions. In addition to providing essential verification and authentication services, NIRA works in partnership with both public and private sectors to integrate the national ID system into a broad range of use cases, from SIM card registration to social welfare distribution and secure online transactions. The national ID will also play a critical role in humanitarian efforts, helping streamline aid distribution and ensuring resources reach those most in need. NIRA’s mission is to create a trusted, citizen-centric ID ecosystem that supports secure, transparent, and efficient service delivery across Somalia. With a strong focus on data privacy, accessibility, and inclusion, we are committed to building trust between the government and its people while fostering partnerships with regional and international stakeholders. Through continuous innovation and a focus on user experience, NIRA is driving Somalia’s digital transformation and contributing to the country’s socio-economic development.

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NIRA

How it works

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Our Goal

Becoming the major source of identity assurance and verification in the country

Our Mission

NIRA empowers residents to exercise their rights, access public services and propel the nation’s socio-economic development by issuing a trusted, secure, robust, digital identity for all through harnessing digital infrastructure and innovation.

Our Vision

One Unique Identity for All: Enabling Seamless Service Access anytime, anywhere.

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