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NIN enrolment is free, says NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said the process of obtaining National Identification Number (NIN) is free at all centres across the country. 

The Commission advised members of the public to report any incident of extortion or any form of harassment in the course of enrolment.

Acting Director-General/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

Coker-Odusote said the Commission has a zero-tolerance policy for such misconduct, as it would not tolerate any act of extortion or harassment of citizens at enrollment centres.

The DG who hinted that the advice was in the aftermath of recent arrests, said those found engaged in such activities will face the full force of the law.

"We want to strongly condemn and address such unlawful activities. It is crucial to emphasize that these actions are not only unethical but also illegal.

"NIMC has been made aware of certain reports involving some Front End Partners (FEPs) who were allegedly extorting money from members of the public for NIN enrolment even as they are currently being subjected to a revalidation process.

"You can reach out to our official channels, including our website, social media platforms, or our helpline, to report such incidents.

"Your reports will help us ensure that the NIN enrolment process remains free and accessible to all Nigerians," she added.