FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE
9 April 2026
FG LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONWIDE LEARNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Federal Government has launched the nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN), a digital system assigning every student a permanent academic identity to support learning continuity, improve planning, and enable timely interventions.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a transformational milestone aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focused on human capital development and technology-driven reforms.
In the first phase, over 1.9 million candidates for the 2026 examinations conducted by West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council have been issued LINs, strengthening education data management and examination integrity.
The LIN enables seamless tracking of academic progression across all levels and is integrated with the Digitized National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), which provides a national register of schools.
By linking learners to verified identities, the system enhances examination security, reduces impersonation, and supports tracking of out-of-school children, dropouts, and learning gaps.
The Ministry will expand the system nationwide across public and private schools and calls on stakeholders to support full implementation.
The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to building a transparent, inclusive, and data-driven education system.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
π 4 years of Nurturing.
β Another 100% in Cambridge Checkpoint.
π A new set of preserved, admitted.
π On to the 5th floor!
#Excellence#Growth#BAC
In honouring the rich diversity and unity that defines our continent, Africa. Today we embrace and celebrate our vibrant culture, heritage, history, and achievements.
It's World Africa Day. #AfricaDay#YearofEducation
The Microsoft field trip provided an insightful glimpse into technological innovation.
We also took a tour of the African Development Centre.
We appreciate @olatomiwaw , Country Manager Nigeria for this great opportunity
@microsoft@MicrosoftADC