The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing ward-level enrollment drive to register and obtain their National Identification Number (NIN).
The Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, made the announcement in a statement issued to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja.
Adegoke said the NIN remains a foundational requirement for accessing critical government services in Nigeria.
Enroll at nearest ward centre now
“The Commission therefore encourages all citizens and residents who have not yet enrolled to take advantage of this decentralized exercise and present themselves at designated ward enrollment centres,” he said.
“To ensure smooth operations, members of the public are advised to check the NIMC website for the nearest designated enrollment point within their ward and cooperate with enrollment officials.”
“Nigerians are expected to provide accurate information during registration and to visit and follow NIMC’s official communication channels — including the website and social media accounts — for verified information and updates,” Adegoke added.
Commitment to inclusive national coverage
Adegoke said NIMC remains committed to achieving inclusive identity coverage nationwide and called on all citizens and residents to come out en masse to register and obtain their NIN.
The ward-level enrollment initiative began on February 16 with the aim of ensuring comprehensive registration of all citizens and legal residents — including children and adults — in the national identity database.
