The Federal Government has launched the nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN) to transform the country’s education system.
It is a digital system assigning every student a permanent academic identity to support learning continuity, improve planning, and enable timely interventions.
Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a transformational milestone aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Tinubu, focused on human capital development and technology-driven reforms.
A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, indicated that 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.
It stated further that 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.”
Alausa disclosed that the Ministry will expand the system nationwide across public and private schools and calls on stakeholders to support full implementation.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to building a transparent, inclusive, and data-driven education system.
