Digital ID Registration Campaign Set to Take Place in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, October 9, 2024 (FBC) – Starting tomorrow, the National Identification Project and the Addis Ababa Civil Registration and Residency Services Agency will set to start a campaign of digital ID registration. The registration drive will be conducted in all districts and sub-cities of Addis Ababa.

In a joint press statement, Executive Director of the National Identification Program, Yodahe Zemichael and the Director General of the Addis Ababa Civil Registration and Residency Services Agency, Yonas Alemayehu outlined the goals and scope of the digital ID registration drive.

The initiative is expected to modernize legal identity management through digital identification, Yodahe said. The month-long campaign will take place across all 11 sub-cities and 119 districts of the capital, ensuring comprehensive registration for both residents and non-residents of the capital, he added.

The initiative, he said, is part of Ethiopia’s broader digital transformation strategy and aims to streamline identity management across the country.

“The Fayda Digital ID system is a key pillar of Ethiopia’s Digital Strategy 2025,” said Yodahe. “This campaign will enable all residents of Addis Ababa to obtain a secure and verified digital ID, which will enable accessing government services more efficient and reliable.”

He further emphasized the system’s role in creating a unified identification framework that will enhance interactions between federal and local agencies.

The Fayda Digital ID system will collect biometric data to provide each individual with a unique and verified identification, he said, adding the new system aims to reduce administrative inefficiencies, improve service delivery, and facilitate access to modern, identity-based solutions.

By integrating the digital ID with Addis Ababa’s civil registration system, the campaign seeks to digitize life events—from birth to death—ensuring accurate records for legal, administrative, and policy decisions.

Director General of the Addis Ababa Civil Registration and Residency Services Agency,  Yonas Alemayehu highlighted the collaboration between the two institutions as essential to reforming Addis Ababa’s civil registration processes.

Through this partnership, we are not only improving the speed and efficiency of our services but also contributing to the city’s smart city vision by digitizing identity management, Yonas said.

He added that all necessary preparations have been made to ensure the smooth launch of the campaign at the main office and its two branches, as well as across all sub-cities and districts.

Residents and non-residents are encouraged to visit the designated registration centers to complete their digital ID registration.

This initiative is expected to significantly enhance Addis Ababa’s governance and improve access to essential services for all citizens, marking a new chapter in Ethiopia’s digital transformation, as called by local news wire service ENA.