Biometric national ID card: Minister of Security and Civil Protection calls for urgent withdrawal

In a recent press release, the Minister of Security and Civil Protection expressed growing concern about the low take-up rate of biometric national identity cards. The cards, which are available at various collection points such as police stations, brigades, gendarmerie, advisory agencies, embassies and the homes of regional heads, have not aroused the enthusiasm the government had hoped for.

The minister said in a press release that he regretted that many people have not yet
Still had their cards reclaimed, despite them being essential for identification and official recognition
Citizens. With the expiration of the ordinary national identity card approaching, the Minister of Security and Civil Protection reminds everyone of the importance of going to the collection point as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience. In fact, those who delay in retrieving the card may lose the advantage of free payment to establish this new card.

In a call for civic responsibility, the Minister urged Malians to demonstrate patriotism and good citizenship by mobilizing to receive their identity cards. “Every citizen must be aware of the importance of the National Biometric Identity Card in the administration and security fields of our country,” he noted.

Authorities stressed that the card is not only an essential verification tool
Therefore, they encourage all Malians who have not yet evacuated to go to the designated location immediately to receive
Their national biometric ID