Nigeria. Retirees to use voice, fingerprints for pension
Operators of the Contributory Pension Scheme are putting in place a biometric method to improve documentations of retirees and ensure proper payments on entitlements.
Some of the characteristics of the process will include the use of fingerprints, voiceprints, facial features, writing patterns, iris patterns and hand geometry. According to the Pension Funds Operators Association, the method involves the use of passwords and PIN numbers, to ensure highest level of security.
While noting that biometrics being introduced would involve data collection, transmission, signal processing, data storage and decision, it described biometrics as an automated method for recognising individuals based on measurable biological and behavioural characteristics.
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