NIRSAL Plc is a non-bank financial institution wholly owned by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Its mission is to redefine the agribusiness sector in Nigeria by de-risking investments and enabling the flow of finance to agribusinesses. With multiple office locations and sensitive data at stake, NIRSAL faced growing concerns over physical security, identity management, and real-time access tracking.
As their operational scale increased, the traditional keycard systems and manual access logs in place became inefficient, costly to manage, and susceptible to both human error and security breaches.
Client Overview:
Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc)
Industry: Financial Services / Agriculture
Company Size: 500+ employees
Location: Nigeria
Solution Provider: Luchismart Inc.
Product: Cloud-Based Access Control System
Challenges Identified:
NIRSAL Plc identified key issues with their legacy access control system:
Lack of centralized control across multiple branches and offices.
Manual processes for issuing and revoking access credentials.
Inadequate reporting and audit trails, making it difficult to monitor employee movement.
Integration problems with HR systems and visitor management solutions.
Security vulnerabilities due to physical keys and outdated RFID badges.
These challenges presented a clear need for a more intelligent, scalable, and secure solution that could support NIRSAL’s nationwide operations.
The Solution: Luchismart’s Cloud-Based Access Control
Luchismart Inc. stepped in with a tailored cloud-based access control platform designed to modernize and secure NIRSAL's facilities. The solution included:
1. Cloud-Native Access Control System
Fully cloud-hosted, enabling remote management and real-time updates.
Centralized dashboard to manage all branches from HQ.
Automatic firmware and security patch updates.
2. Biometric & Mobile Credentials
Replaced outdated RFID cards with biometric readers and smartphone-based access.
Enabled facial recognition and fingerprint authentication at high-security zones.
3. Role-Based Access Policies
Seamless integration with NIRSAL’s HR systems.
Custom access levels based on employee roles and department needs.
Auto-revocation of access upon termination or role changes.
4. Advanced Reporting & Compliance Tools
Real-time access logs and alerts.
Detailed audit trails for regulatory compliance and internal investigations.
Visitor management modules with QR-code access for guests.
"Partnering with Luchismart transformed how we secure and manage access across all our locations. Their solution has given us both peace of mind and operational efficiency. The biometric and cloud features align perfectly with our vision of a modern, secure organization."
— Head of Security & Infrastructure, NIRSAL Plc
Looking Ahead
With the foundation laid, NIRSAL and Luchismart are exploring additional modules such as:
Real-time Threat Detection
AI-Powered Video Analytics
Emergency Lockdown Protocols
Deeper Analytics for Space Utilization and Staff Movement
