Samia appoints Kaji as new NIDA czar

A statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Presidential Communications, Ms Sharifa Nyanga, revealed that Chief Secretary Ambassador Dr Moses Kusikula announced the appointments
The newly appointed Director-General of the National Identification Authority (NIDA) James Kaji .

ZANZIBAR: President Samia Suluhu has appointed James Kaji as the new Director-General of the National Identification Authority (NIDA).

A statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Presidential Communications, Ms Sharifa Nyanga, revealed that Chief Secretary Ambassador Dr Moses Kusikula announced the appointments.

Before his appointment, Kaji was serving as the District Commissioner for Moshi District in Kilimanjaro Region.

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The National Identification Authority (NIDA) was established by the National Identification Authority (Establishment) Instrument, 2008 with the mandate for registration and issuance of National Identification cards to Tanzanian citizens and legal residents.

Legal Residents dependents of 18 years and above are also eligible to get the NIDA ID.