Samoa will have its National Identification Card.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi says the National ID concept has been long in the government’s thinking tank.
It’s approved and like the United States green card, the new ID will replace the voter ID and can be used as a Health or Medical ID, and other services such Samoa National Provident Fund, a driver’s license and may even replace a Voters ID during election. And part of the on-going research if the ID can be used for immigration purposes or a passport.
“With the changes in technology couple with the country’s economic growth, the timing is right,” added Tuilaepa.
“I have been told that samples have been designed and once all pieces of the puzzle are in place, the next step would be implementation.”
According to Tuilaepa, the Office of the Statistics and Ministry of Information Technology are the implementing agencies.
The Prime Minister is optimistic that the National ID card will be in circulation before the end of the current administration, according to a release from the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Photo by MPMC. Caption: Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi