Ojumi is an advanced identity verification software tailored to the unique challenges in Africa. Using AI and advanced biometrics, the solution addresses issues like the lack of uniform identity systems, fraudulent documentations and the inaccessibility of digital services for underserved populations. The system integrates facial recognition, voice authentication, and document verification, ensuring inclusivity and compliance with international data protection standards. Nigeria, with over 220 million citizens, faces challenges of fragmented identity systems, high levels of financial exclusion, and identity fraud. Ojumi (which means my eyes in Yoruba) will address these challenges using AI to create an inclusive and scalable identity verification platform. Designed to align with Nigeria’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020–2030) and Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this project aims to improve governance, enhance financial inclusion, and enable cross-bor...
