wilsonailen/sovereign-tech-nigeria

Sovereign systems for tidentity and raceability - MSc Computer Science, University of Basel. # Sovereign Systems PoC: Identity Frameworks & Traceability **Academic Lead:** Wilson Ailen Eghonghon **Credentials:** MSc Computer Science, University of Basel, Switzerland **Target Focus:** Digital Sovereignty & Revenue Mobilization for the Nigerian Federation ## Project Overview This repository serves as a technical Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrating the application of advanced cryptography and decentralized logic to solve national-scale challenges in **Nigeria**. As a Swiss-trained software engineer, I have designed these modules to meet the "Swiss Standard" of security—prioritizing data integrity, offline resilience, and sovereign control. ## Core Modules ### 1. Identity & Compliance: "Sovereign-ID" Framework **Problem:** Vulnerabilities in centralized ID databases and the need for privacy-preserving verification. **Solution:** A Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) prototype using RSA Asymmetric Cryptography. * **Mechanism:** Enables a Government Authority (e.g., NIMC) to sign digital credentials that can be verified by third parties (Banks, Law Enforcement) without direct database access. * **Security:** Features a "Tamper-Test" to demonstrate how any alteration to citizen data (NIN, Name) instantly invalidates the digital signature. ### 2. Revenue Mobilization: "Secure-Link" Traceability **Problem:** Annual revenue leakage in Nigeria due to illicit trade and excise tax evasion. **Solution:** A cryptographic tracking ledger that creates a "digital twin" for physical security features (e.g., tax stamps). * **Technical Implementation:** Utilizes SHA-256 hashing to create an immutable chain of custody. * **Tamper Detection:** Includes an audit function that detects unauthorized modifications to tax status or product location. ## Technical Architecture The scripts are written in **Python 3.13.0** to emphasize architectural logic over boilerplate code. ### Prerequisites ```bash pip install cryptography ### Installation & Usage ```bash # Clone the repository gi …