Niger and Libya flags. Vector illustration.
In a significant step toward strengthening digital security and public administration, Niger has signed two pivotal agreements with the Libyan technology firm Al Itissan Al-Jadeed aimed at overhauling its national identification infrastructure.
On Friday, June 27, 2025, Niger’s Minister of State for the Interior, General Mohamed Toumba, and Al Itissan Al-Jadeed’s Director, Wissal Samtali, formalized the partnership at a ceremony held in Niamey.
The memoranda of understanding outline comprehensive plans to modernize both the biometric passport and the national identity card systems, signaling a new era in the country’s civil documentation framework.
The first agreement centers on the creation and maintenance of a state-of-the-art system for producing polycarbonate biometric passports embedded with electronic chips—commonly known as e-passports. This initiative will also introduce a digital archiving system to manage and secure citizen data.
Structured as a public-private partnership, the deal is expected to deliver long-term technical support, sustainability, and transparency.
The second agreement focuses on issuing a new generation of secure biometric national identity cards.
The updated ID cards will be embedded with enhanced security features, aligning Niger with international standards and reducing vulnerabilities such as identity fraud and document counterfeiting.
According to a release from the Ministry of the Interior, the agreements are designed to not only modernize administrative services but also improve citizen access to secure identification and streamline border control operations.
The modernization process comes amid a broader regional push for digital transformation, particularly in governance and civil registry systems.
The collaboration with Al Itissan Al-Jadeed marks an important milestone in Niger-Libya bilateral cooperation, particularly in high-tech and civil infrastructure.
Once implemented, the systems are expected to play a crucial role in enhancing national security, facilitating international travel, and ensuring the integrity of civil records for millions of Nigerien citizens.
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