The enrollment, verification, and other identity systems used by the National Identity Management Commission, or NIMC, are said to be operating at peak performance.
It further mentioned that all government services now require a National Identification Number (NIN), which was previously optional.
The government’s attempt to provide a trustworthy, long-lasting, and independently verifiable fundamental identification system for all citizens and authorized foreign residents was further reaffirmed, assuring Nigerians of the availability of top-notch identifying services.
The issuing of the NIN and enrollment are both free, according to NIMC. The commission issued a statement stating that it would not put up with any kind of extortion and urging the public to report any such incidents to the proper authorities.
NIMC said that information on all approved fees for other services is listed on its website.
The commission said it is aware of the antics of some unscrupulous individuals using its forged document to seek collaboration with state and local governments.
According to NIMC, these individuals do this to collect money to enrol and issue the NIN, especially for students in primary and secondary schools across the country.
The commission said it has not sent “anyone nor any organization to do so,” adding that the public should report such individuals or organizations doing so.
