- Safiu Kehinde
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified effort maximum National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise ahead of the September 14th deadline issued for NIN-SIM linkage.
The commission disclosed several actions it has taken towards the exercise in statement issued earlier today by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke.
As contained in the statement, NIMC noted that all its over ten thousand enrolment centres across the country are open and seamlessly attending to NIN enrolment, verification and authentication, modification of data, and other services.
The commission also noted that the enrolment is extended to Nigerians in diaspora as they sought to ensure maximum registration before the September 14 deadline for NIN-SIM linkage.
NIMC, however, stressed that NIN enrolment is free while reaffirming its commitment to Zero tolerance for all forms of extortion and unethical practices.
The statement read in part; “The National Identity Management Commission wishes to inform the general public that National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, verification and authentication, modification of data and other services are going on seamlessly to meet the needs of Nigeria for the NIN-SIM linkage deadline.
“The Commission wishes to reiterate that all its over Ten Thousand NIN enrolment centres across the country and in the diaspora are open for NIN enrolment. Nigerians and legal residents can visit any of the centres to enroll and be issued the NIN. This assurance is given in light of the 14th September 2024 deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage
“NIMC also wish to inform Nigerians and legal residents that any applicant who wants to modify his or her NIN data can do so through the NIMC Self-Service portal – self-servicemodification.nimc.gov.ng (Terms and conditions apply)
“Furthermore, NIN Holders and applicants can make enquiries on NIN enrolment centres, processes and procedures for NIN Data modifications, NIN Verification issues and any other enquiries, via – www.nimc.gov.ng.
“The Commission reaffirms its commitment to Zero tolerance for all forms of extortion and unethical practices and that NIN enrolment is free! Any Issues bothering on extortion of applicants or any form of unwholesome practices can be escalated to nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng. Mobile No-07002255646.
“NIMC reaffirms its commitment to provide excellent and world-class identity management services.”