Coker-Odusote NIMC DG
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment centers and unauthorized personal data modifications.
In a statement released on Monday in Abuja by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Kayode Adegoke, the commission revealed that its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU) recently carried out targeted enforcement operations across Gwagwalada and other locations.
The operations led to several arrests and the seizure of equipment allegedly being utilized for illicit enrolment and data manipulation activities.
According to Adegoke, the enforcement exercise is part of NIMC’s broader campaign to curb unauthorised enrolment, extortion, and fraudulent practices that threaten the integrity of the National Identity Management System. He emphasized that many of the challenges Nigerians encounter with their NIN records stem from using illicit channels for registration and data modification.
To prevent further exploitation, NIMC advised members of the public to strictly conduct NIN enrolments at approved official centers and to perform all personal data modifications exclusively through the official NIMC self-service platform.
Additionally, the commission urged NIN holders to enhance their identity security by downloading the NINAuth application, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app provides extra security layers for identity protection and enables users to print their official NIN slips directly.
Reaffirming the agency’s firm stance, NIMC Director-General Mrs. Abisoye Coker-Odusote reiterated zero tolerance for extortion or unethical conduct among any enrolment operators. She assured the public that the commission remains fully committed to providing seamless and hitch-free NIN enrolment services to all Nigerians and legal residents.
Members of the public seeking reliable information on NIMC services are advised to visit the official website, check verified social media channels, or call the commission’s toll-free enquiry line at 0800 0616 462.
