48 hrs production of ID card: Online pre-enrollment begins February 17

The Delegate General for National Security (DGSN), Martin Mbarga Nguele, has announced that Cameroon’s new secure identification system will launch in the days ahead starting with online pre-enrollment slated for Monday February 17, 2025.

He made this remarks during a New Year wishes ceremony accorded to him by his staff and collaborators recently in Yaounde.

Nguele said the rollout would follow “a progressive schedule.” Physical enrollments at identification offices in all regional capitals will begin on Monday February 24, with national identity cards (CNIs) issued “within a maximum of 48 hours,” he assured, suggesting some applicants might receive them sooner.

It should be noted that this launch follows a setback in 2024. During last year’s ceremony, Nguele announced the new system, authorized by President Paul Biya, would be operational that year. However, it did not materialize, with no official explanation given.

According to Nguele the new system aims to address chronic delays and shortages in CNI issuance. Which official timeframe is three months, but some Cameroonians have waited one to four years.

Many are of the opinion that the temporary receipts, repeatedly extended. Nguele said processing and production of CNIs in the new format are underway for those with receipts under the old system, provided their records are in order. They should receive their cards by Feb. 17, 2026.

It should be noted that, in May 13, 2024 the government contracted the German-Portuguese consortium INCM-Augentic to produce CNIs within 24 hours. An agreement was signed to that effect in Yaounde between the DGSN and the consortium.

Nguele also addressed multiple identity problems. On Jan. 10, he launched an operation to resolve these issues, particularly for those with dual identities or lineage discrepancies, inviting affected citizens to submit requests to regional National Security Department delegations.

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Delegate General for National Security (DGSN), Martin Mbarga Nguele