The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has unveiled a Beneficiary Identity Management Service to simplify and enhance the identification and management of students and lecturers across educational institutions in the country.
The platform, according to the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, at an educational summit recently in Abuja, is a convergence of world-class and globally renowned educational resources aimed at reshaping the nation’s higher education landscape.
He maintained that BIMS is set to revolutionise the way students access educational services and more, being the gateway for accreditation and authorisation to access the Tertiary Education Research Applications and Services platform.
“The countless benefits that TERAS promises to bring to educators, students, and the entire educational community are awe-inspiring and must be fully exploited.
Some of the benefits of BIMS include streamlined enrollment and identification processes; Enhanced data security and accuracy; Personalised learning experiences; Access to tailored educational services; Improved communication between students and educational institutions,” the minister stated.
Meanwhile, in his remark, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, shed light on the historical significance of the TERAS platform, which was born out of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TERAS, he explained, has been meticulously designed to integrate various essential components, and at its core is the BIMS.
In this report, PUNCH highlights the step-by-step guide on accessing the BIMS platform.
Step 1: Contact Your Institution’s ICT Director
The journey to activate your BIMS ID begins by reaching out to the Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at your educational institution. This is the first step towards getting onboarded into the BIMS system. The ICT Director will guide you through the process and provide the necessary information to proceed.
Step 2: Receive Your BIMS ID, Email, and Password Details
Once your institution has onboarded you into the BIMS system, you will receive an email containing your BIMS ID, email address, and password details. Keep these credentials safe, as they are your keys to unlock a host of services offered by TETFund.
Step 3: Visit Bims.tetfund.gov.ng
With your login credentials in hand, visit the BIMS website at Bims.tetfund.gov.ng. This is where you’ll enter your BIMS ID and password to access your account. Make sure to verify your email address during this step to ensure that your account is associated with the correct contact information.
Step 4: Update Your Profile
To fully utilise the BIMS system, it’s essential to provide all the necessary information. Update your profile with accurate details, including your address and phone number. This information helps in ensuring that you receive important notifications and have a seamless experience within the BIMS ecosystem.
With your login credentials in hand, visit the BIMS website at Bims.tetfund.gov.ng. This is where you’ll enter your BIMS ID and password to access your account. Make sure to verify your email address during this step to ensure that your account is associated with the correct contact information.
Step 4: Update Your Profile
To fully utilise the BIMS system, it’s essential to provide all the necessary information. Update your profile with accurate details, including your address and phone number. This information helps in ensuring that you receive important notifications and have a seamless experience within the BIMS ecosystem.