ID4Africa 2025 Kicks Off in Addis Ababa in Presence of PM Abiy Ahmed

Addis Ababa, May 20, 2025 (FBC) – The 2025 Annual General Meeting of ID4Africa has officially kicked off today in Addis Ababa in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia.

The forum has brought together over 2,000 delegates from more than 100 countries — including representatives from over 50 African nations — making it one of the most inclusive and wide-reaching conferences on digital identity held on the continent. Attendees include government leaders, digital identity experts, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders.

Opening the session, Executive Director of the National ID Ethiopia Program, Mr. Yodahe Zemichael, underscored the significance of Ethiopia’s digital ID system, known as Fayda, as a foundation for national development agenda.

He emphasized that a secure and trusted digital identity is essential for enabling citizens to access services, participate in the economy, and build resilient institutions.

Mr. Yodahe also confirmed that more than 15 million Ethiopians have received their Digital ID, reflecting growing public confidence in the system and steady progress toward the country’s goal of universal coverage.

The forum, which continues over the coming days, is expected to generate concrete policy dialogues and collaborative initiatives to accelerate the implementation of foundational identity systems across the continent.

Ethiopia’s hosting of ID4Africa 2025 underscores the country’s growing role in championing digital innovation and inclusive governance in Africa.