With the 3rd generation identification cards, he said the Government will be able to, “get all information that we require about the individuals that are authentic and that will be used for any purpose…whether for electoral purposes, taxation reasons and social security identification of individuals.”
The register will also assist the country in planning and also help, “seal loopholes that lead to insecurity.”
Lenku however cautioned all the people who will be involved in the exercise against engaging in corruption related activities saying they will be punished as per the law.
“As you are aware, incomplete registration, weak identification systems and corruption in various registration departments is one of the key factors which have greatly contributed to insecurity in the country,” he pointed out.
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