Firms to Launch Biometric Identity Database...

Dragnet Solutions, a computer-based testing and talent management firm, in partnership with a United Kingdom-based biometric solutions company, Warwick Warp (UK) Limited, is planning to launch a Centralised Biometric Identity Database for West African Countries.

Biometrics refers to the identification of humans by their characteristics or traits. Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals, and its identifiers are often categorised under physiological and behavioural characteristics.

A physiological biometric will identify certain traits through the voice, DNA, hand print or behaviour. Speaking on the initiative, Managing Director, Dragnet Solutions, Mr. Robert Ikhazoboh, said the need to provide a modern and efficient identification system that is private-sector led, was the dream behind the project.