By AGATHA N UJU, Correspondent, Abuja
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has raided some locations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, including Gwagwalada which its operatives identified as illegal NIN centers, as Commission goes tough against fake registration centres and impostors, attempting to rubbish the image of the organisation.
The NIMC while disclosing the raids on criminals operating the unauthorised data modification and extortion innocent and unsuspecting public, said its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU), carried out the crackdown operations in a recent enforcement operation in Gwagwalada and other locations which led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal enrolment equipment.
The Commission warned against unauthorised centres and noted that many of the problems people face with their National Identification Number (NIN) stem from bypassing official enrolment procedures.
The NIMC emphasised that NIN enrolment can only be done at any of the Commission’s approved Centres, while modification of data can be done via self-servicemodification. nimc gov.ng. NIN holders should download the NINAuth application from the iOS App Store and the Android Play Store for the protection of their NIN, for printing of the NIN sLip, and other security benefits.
The Director-General/CEO, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reiterated the Commission’s zero tolerance for extortion and unethical conduct. She said NIMC is committed to providing seamless, hitch-free NIN enrolment for Nigerians and legal residents.
In a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, PhD, the Commission urged all NIN applicants and holders to use only NIMC-approved channels for enrolment and related services.
The operation reflects the Commission’s commitment to ending unauthorised enrolment activities and unethical practices, and to protecting the integrity, security and credibility of Nigeria’s National Identity Management System.
The Commission further urged anyone seeking accurate information to visit www.nimc.gov.ng or follow NIMC’s verified social media handles. The toll-free line is 0800 0616 462.
