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.”