NIRA Launches Key Digital Public Infrastructure for National ID System

The Federal Government of Somalia, through the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), has launched three foundational systems forming part of Somalia’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): the HUBIYE Verifier Platform, the Certificate Delivery System (CDS), and the e-Aqoonsi Digital ID App. The event took place at Mogadishu’s Jazeera Hotel, attended by senior government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and civil society organizations.

Speaking at the event, NIRA Director General, Mr. Abdiwali Ali Abdulle (Timacadde), said “This launch marks a significant step in Somalia’s journey toward inclusive digital governance and modernized service delivery. The systems—entirely developed by Somali engineers at NIRA—reflect strong national ownership and growing technical capacity.”

The World Bank’s Scaled-UP Project has been instrumental in supporting the infrastructure, technical capacity, and institutional development needed for NIRA to implement these platforms. Ms. Isabel Neto, Practice Manager for Digital Development at the World Bank, commended the Somali government’s progress and reiterated continued support for Somalia’s digital transformation journey.

In his keynote address, H.E. Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, Second Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, described the launch as “a defining moment in Somalia’s digital transformation,” stating: “The HUBIYE platform, e-Aqoonsi App, and CDS are essential pillars of our Digital Public Infrastructure. These systems will unlock secure, equitable access to services for all Somalis.”

H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali (Ali Hosh), Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconcilliation  praised NIRA’s efforts and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to full implementation of the National ID system. He urged institutions across sectors to integrate with HUBIYE. “Digital identity is not a privilege—it is a constitutional right and the foundation of trust between citizens and the state,” he said.

The three systems serve critical functions:

• HUBIYE enables real-time verification of national ID credentials by public and private institutions.
• e-Aqoonsi provides citizens with a digital ID on their mobile devices for accessing online and offline services.
• CDS allows users to download their registration certificates, reducing delays and bureaucracy.

The launch follows the Prime Ministerial Directive of April 21, 2025, which mandates integration of all public-facing services with NIRA’s HUBIYE platform for identity verification.

Looking ahead, the government announced a phased strategy to expand ID registration nationwide and to the diaspora. NIRA reaffirmed its commitment to a secure, inclusive, and citizen-focused digital ID system at the heart of Somalia’s digital transformation.

The event also featured remarks by H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia; Mr. Saleiman S. Umar, Director General of the Ministry of Finance; Mr. Abdiaziz Osman Mohamed, Deputy Governor for Social Affairs of the Banadir Regional Administration; Mr. Abdullahi Bihi Hussein, Managing Director of the Somali Payment Switch; Mr. Ahmed Shirwa, Chairperson of the Somali Bankers Association; and Mr. Ahmed Khadar A. Jama, CEO of the Somali Bankers Association.

Somali

Hay’adda Aqoonsiga iyo Diiwaangelinta Qaranka (NIRA) ayaa si rasmi ah u daahfurtay saddex nidaam oo saldhig u ah Kaabayaasha Dhijitaalka ah ee Nidaamka Aqoonsiga Qaranka, kuwaas oo kala ah Nidaamka Hubiye ee hubinta aqoonsiga, Nidaamka Shahaado-bixinta (CDS), iyo Nidaamka e-Aqoonsi ee Aqoonsiga Dhijitaalka ah. Munaasabadda oo lagu qabtay magaalada Muqdisho ayaa waxa ka soo qayb-galay masuuliyiin sare oo metelayay Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Bangiga Adduunka, madaxda shirkadaha gaarka loo leeyahay, iyo ururrada bulshada rayidka ah.

Maareeyaha Guud ee Hay’adda NIRA, Mudane Cabdiweli Cali Cabdulle (Timacadde), oo khudbad ka jeediyey furitaanka munaasabadda ayaa yiri: “Daah-furka maanta ee nidaamyada NIRA wuxuu astaan u yahay marxalad muhiim ah oo ku aaddan horumarka dhijitaalka ah iyo casriyaynta Nidaamka Aqoonsiga Qaranka. Dhammaan nidaamyadan ayaa waxaa si buuxda u curiyay farsama-yaqaannada Soomaaliyeed ee NIRA, taas oo marag-fur u ah awoodda hal-abuur ee dadka Sooomaaliyeed.”

Mashruuca Scaled-UP ee Bangiga Adduunka ayaa door weyn ka qaatay dhismaha kaabayaasha iyo kobcinta awoodda farsamo ee Hay’adda NIRA si ay u hirgeliso nidaamyadan. Marwo Isabel Neto, Madaxa Barnaamijka Horumarinta Dhijitaalka ah ee Bangiga Adduunka, ayaa bogaadisay horumarka laxaadka leh ee ay Hay’addu ku tallaabsatay, iyada oo ballanqaaday xoojinta taageerada Bangiga Aduunku siiyo Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya.

 Ra’iisul Wasaare Ku-xigeenka Labaad ee Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Jibriil Cabdirashiid Xaaji Cabdi, oo munaasabadda soo xiray ayaa xusay: “Daahfurka HUBIYE, e-Aqoonsi, iyo Nidaamka CDS ee Shahaado-bixintu keliya kama tarjumayaan guul farsamo—balse waxay marag-fur u yihiin sida ay Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya uga go’an tahay mudnaan-siinta hal-abuurka teknaloojiyadda iyo la-jaanqaadka isbeddellada caalamka.”

Sidoo kale, Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha, Federaalka, iyo Dib-u-heshiisiinta, Mudane Cali Yuusuf Cali (Cali Xoosh), ayaa bogaadiyay guusha NIRA, isagoona xaqiijiyay sida Wasaaraddiisa ay uga go’an tahay hirgelinta nidaamka Aqoonsiga Qaranka, wuxuuna ugu baaqay dhammaan hay’adaha inay ku xirmaan Nidaamka HUBIYE. “Waxaan dhammaan hay’adaha dowladda, kuwa gaarka loo leeyahay, bangiyada, shirkadaha isgaarsiinta, goobaha waxbarashada iyo caafimaadka, ku boorrinayaa inay si dhammaystiran uga faa’iideystaan nidaamyada la daahfuray; gaar ahaanna Nidaamka Hubiye oo u fududaynaya inay ku xirmaan Nidaamka Aqoonsiga Qaranka,” ayuu yiri.

Saddexda nidaam ee maanta la daahfuray ayaa kala ah:

• Nidaamka HUBIYE oo u suurtagelinayaa hay’adaha dowladda iyo kuwa gaarka loo leeyahay inay si degdeg ah u hubiyaan saxnimada aqoonsiga dadka ay u adeegaan.
• e-Aqoonsi oo ah App u fududaynaya is-diiwaangeliyayaasha inay helaan aqoonsi dhijitaal ah oo ay kula soo degi karaan taleefannadooda gacanta, si ay ugu isticmaalaan helidda adeegyada gudaha iyo dibadda ee onlaynka ah.
• Nidaamka CDS ee Shahaado-bixinta oo ah hannaan is-diiwaangeliyayaasha u saamaxaya inay si toos ah ugala soo degaan shahaadooyinkooda websaydka NIRA, ka dib is-diiwaangelintooda.

Munaasabadda Daahfurka ayaa ku soo aadday ka dib Qaraarkii ka soo baxay Xafiiska Ra’iisul Wasaaraha XFS 21-kii Abriil, 2025, kaas oo dhammaan adeeg-bixiyayaasha kala duwan ee hay’adaha dowladda iyo kuwa gaarka loo leeyahay lagu faray inay si dhammaystiran adeegyadooda ugu xiraan Nidaamka Aqoonsiga Qaranka. 

Munaasabadda ayaa waxa sidoo kale qayb ka ahaa masuuliyiin ay ka mid yihiin; Mudane Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdullaahi, Gudoomiyaha Bankiga Dhexe ee Soomaaliya; Mudane Sulaymaan S. Cumar, Agaasimaha Guud ee Wasaaradda Maaliyadda; Mudane Cabdicasiis Cusmaan Maxamed, Ku-xigeenka Arrimaha Bulshada ee Maamulka Gobolka Benaadir; Mudane Cabdullaahi Biixi Xuseen, Maareeyaha “Somali Payment Switch”; iyo Mudane Axmed Shirwac, Guddoomiyaha Ururka Bangiyada Soomaaliyeed.