Key Governance Bodies
Assembly of Members
Composed of participating institutions, represented by an Institutional Contact and a Technical Representative.
- Provides strategic direction and institutional legitimacy
- Ensures eduID.ng reflects member institutions' needs and national priorities
- Appoints and oversees key governance and technical leadership roles
- Activates institutional representation in line with federation policy
- Activate institutional representation
Technical Committee
Drawn from technical representatives nominated by member institutions.
- Advises on standards, interoperability, and technical readiness
- Develops and reviews federation technical policies and practices
- Builds peer confidence and technical trust across institutions
Federation Operator (Eko-Konnect)
Serves as the neutral operational and coordinating body.
- Coordinates governance and decision-making processes
- Ensures continuity, neutrality, and accountability
- Represents Nigeria in regional and global federation forums
This structure ensures shared ownership, transparency, and long-term sustainability.
What Participation Means for Your Institution
By joining eduID.ng, your institution commits to:
- Appointing representatives to governance bodies
- Participating in strategic and technical decision-making
- Engaging in a structured readiness and onboarding process
- Contributing to shared sustainability (fees or cost-recovery, transparently governed)
In Return, Your Institution Gains:
National influence
Global interoperability
Cost-effective access to trusted digital infrastructure