Section 15: Objectives of the Database.

The objectives of the Database shall, be to-(a)
use fingerprints and other biometric information as unique and unambiguous features of identifying registrable persons;
(b)
enable the Commission, using the information contained in the Database to issue a Multi-purpose Identity Card with a unique identification number to registrable persons;
(c) enable the harmonisation of existing identity card schemes in Nigeria;
(d)
provide a medium for the identification, verification and authentication of citizens of Nigeria and other registrable persons entitled to the Multi-purpose Identity Cards;
(e)
facilitate the provision of a secured and a reliable method for ascertaining, obtaining, maintaining and preserving information and facts about citizens of Nigeria and other registrable persons in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and whenever same is necessary or adjudged necessary in the public interest, providing such information to a designated and specified judicial or police authority; and
(f) facilitate the provision of a convenient method for individuals who have been issued with the Multi-purpose Identity Cards to provide proof of facts entered about themselves in the Database to other persons who reasonably require such proof.