Bougainville Regional Member and Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsialmalili has outlined plans to make sure that the nation’s population has NID Cards by 2025. He says this is an ambitious target but he is confident they can be able to do it. Tsiamalili said that the NID project was a key government priority, as the country continues to enhance systems and the Issuing of NID Cards continue, the country will see long term benefits. The Minister said that the NID project was a key government priority. “The cards will support the delivery of government services and enable businesses to authenticate customer identity. The NID card will also be an important tool when we conduct the 2027 national election and this why all leaders must ensure that work to deliver the NID project continues at pace.” The minister also made mention of work to complete NID registrations in both Yangoru-Saussia and the Unngai-Benna Districts. He added that they have completed their NID registrations and are currently undertaking a data cleansing exercise. This is the first phase in ensuring that NID data is aligned to the national electoral role. “I commend and congratulate Richard Maru and Kinoka Hotune Feo, for working in partnership with the NID Project. These two districts will now be able use NID data to inform development and investment in local services.” The Minister said that Acting Registrar, Noel Mobiha and his young team are fully aware of the challenges faced in the roll out of the project and have invested considerable time and effort to reduce processing times whilst maintaining the quality and authenticity of an individual’s information.