eduID.ng
Governance

Institution-Led,
Not Operator-Controlled

eduID.ng is governed through institutional participation and coordinated operational stewardship, enabling interoperable access to regional and global research and education ecosystems.

Ecosystem Principles

eduID.ng is guided by principles that support sustainable, interoperable, and institution-led trust infrastructure.

Institutional participation and shared governance
Interoperable and globally aligned trust frameworks
Sustainable shared infrastructure and open standards

Key Governance Bodies

Assembly of Members

Composed of participating institutions represented through nominated institutional and technical representatives.

  • Provides strategic direction and institutional legitimacy
  • Ensures eduID.ng reflects institutional and national priorities
  • Constitutes and oversees governance and review structures

Technical Committee

Drawn from technical representatives nominated by participating institutions, the Technical Committee advises on federation standards, interoperability, and coordinated technical trust frameworks.

  • Advises on federation standards and interoperability
  • Supports institutional onboarding and technical readiness
  • Promotes coordinated technical trust frameworks

The Committee may establish short-term technical task groups where required.

Policy Review Working Group

A time-bound working group established by the Assembly to review and strengthen the eduID.ng governance and policy framework.

  • Reviews governance and participation frameworks
  • Aligns policies with current legal and institutional realities
  • Produces recommendations for Assembly consideration

Federation Coordination & Operations

Operational coordination and ecosystem support functions.

  • Supports operational continuity and onboarding
  • Coordinates implementation and service activities
  • Supports participation in regional and global federation ecosystems
This structure ensures shared ownership, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

Governance in Practice

Governance is exercised through Assembly convenings, committee activities, technical collaboration, and institutional participation.

Assembly Meetings

Reports, resolutions, participation records, and governance updates.

Committees & Working Groups

Technical Committee activities and Policy Review Working Group outputs.

Governance Resources

Policies, ToRs, participation guidance, and onboarding resources.

What Participation Means for Your Institution

Participation includes institutional representation, contribution to governance and technical activities, onboarding engagement, and support for sustainable shared infrastructure.

Your Contributions

  • Participate in governance and technical coordination
  • Contribute to interoperability and trust frameworks
  • Engage in onboarding and shared-service activities

What You Gain

  • National influence and shared governance
  • Global interoperability and federated access
  • Cost-effective access to trusted digital infrastructure
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