NIN Compulsory to Access all Government Services
Business Africa Digest-The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that the National Identity Number (NIN) is an essential condition required to access all government services.
It also said that its enrollment, verification, and other identification systems are operating at their best.
In a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications, the Commission and made available to Business Africa Digest in Abuja, it assures the public that top-notch identification services will be provided in accordance with the Federal Government’s effort to provide a trustworthy, long-lasting, and verifiable foundational identification system for all Nigerians and legal residents.
“In a similar vein, NIMC wishes to state that enrollment and issuance of the NIN are free. The Commission has zero tolerance for any form of extortion and, as such, enjoins the public to report any case of extortion to – actu@nimc.gov.ng. Information on all approved fees for other services is listed on the Commission’s website.”
“In addition, NIMC strives to alert the public to the misdeeds of some dishonest people who are exploiting its forgery to solicit cooperation from state and local governments in order to raise money to enrol and issue the NIN, particularly for students in primary and secondary schools across the nation.
“The Commission has not sent anyone nor any organization to do so. The public is kindly advised to report such individual or organization to: hadizadagabana@nimc.gov.ng or +2348157691011 (WhatsApp only).
“The Commission wishes to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Management, and the staff of NIMC for their worthy contributions to the unprecedented success of the NIN project”.
