PNG NID

The Digital ID and Data Governance session received input speakers from the Department of Information Communication Technology (DICT), YuTru, a digital trust framework, and the Civil and Identity Registry.

Robert Asari, Executive Manager, DICT Digital Government & Shared Services said data must be seen as an asset in order for it to have value and be used in value chains.

The office was commissioned by the Registrar General of Papua New Guinea, Dickson Kiragi and was officiated by Simbu Governor, Noah Kool, Provincial Administrator Joe Kunda and other senior officers from the provincial administration.

During the commissioning of this office Otto Sine was appointed as Provincial Registrar and is responsible for signing of certificates within the Chimbu Province.

Speaking at the launch of the PNG NID Help Desk and NID card collection notification service on Friday (Feb 12), Abel said it is a concern for his department on how best they can inform people that their card are ready for collection.

He said by introducing the PNG NID Card Collection Notification service, they are improving their efficiency level as this is part of their service improvement strategy, as service providers to ensure that every citizen has their NID Cards in a reliable and timely manner.