Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)
Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

The ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise has been extended by 8 weeks, with a new deadline of April 6, 2021. This message was conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), FNCS, FBCS, FIIM during the meeting of the Ministerial Taskforce on NIN-SIM registration which held on the 1st of February, 2021. Dr Pantami stated that the extension is to give Nigerians and legal residents more time to integrate their NIN with the SIM.

The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Minister and attended by key stakeholders, including the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), DG/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), DG/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). Others include the MD/CEOs of MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile, Ntel, Spectranet and SMILE, as well as the COO of Globacom.

It was reported that a total of 56.18 million NINs have been collected by the mobile network operators.

Each NIN is usually tied to an average of 3 to 4 SIMs and this infers that the current figure accounts for a significant portion of the existing SIMs. This number of NINs collected represents a significant increase when compared with the 47.8 million reported by the Technical Committee on January 18, 2021.

Furthermore, over 1060 registration centres for NIN have been activated and made operational by NIMC across the country, while Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have opened hundreds of centres and are rapidly deploying resources to open thousands of other NIN enrolment centres across states of the country. This is in line with the policy of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to enhance security and make the process of obtaining NINs easier for Nigerians.

The CEOs of the Telcos and the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Organisation of Nigeria commended the Honourable Minister for his stellar leadership and commitment to the rapid development of the sector.
Dr. Pantami reiterated the need for Nigerians and legal residents who are yet to register for the NIN to be diligent and take advantage of the extension to enroll for their NIN and link with their SIMs. It would be recalled that the 4th of February, 2020 was the initial date of the commencement of the National NIN-SIM Registration Policy.

The Federal Government of Nigeria applauds all Nigerians and persons of other nationalities for their understanding, cooperation and for enthusiastically participating in the exercise. The Honourable Minister also commended the efforts of NIMC, NCC, MNOs and all other relevant government and private sector organisations for their unflinching support towards the success of the exercise.
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his satisfaction with the progress made regarding the NIN-SIM linkage and commended the Honourable Minister and all stakeholders for their roles. He encouraged citizens to take advantage of the extension to fully participate in the process.

The Honourable Minister implores applicants to follow the safety guidelines at all the NIN enrolment centers and ensure compliance with the booking system in place. This protocol is in line with the Executive Order on COVID-19 2020 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on the 27th of January 2021, in keeping with the provisions of the Quarantine Act 2004.

It is noteworthy that Sections 27 and 29 of the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007 provides for the mandatory use of National Identity Number for transactions, including application and issuance of a passport, opening of personal bank accounts, purchase of insurance policies, voter registration, obtaining credit, among others.

Signed:

Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde
Director Public Affairs
Nigerian Communications Commission

Mr. Kayode Adegoke
Head,Corporate Communications
Nigeria Identity Management Commission

February 1, 2021

The attention of Management of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been drawn to the activities of certain unscrupulous persons parading themselves as agents and consultants of the NIMC and claims to having the capacity to operate and facilitates the engagement of companies/agents under the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) Enrolment Project.

These unscrupulous persons are engaging innocent members of the public and businesses with the objective of extorting money and purportedly promising to facilitate a sub-licensing arrangement between Enrolment Agents approved by the NIMC under the said Enrolment Project and other persons seeking to participate in the Project.

These miscreants and fraudsters are by no means affiliated, associated, or engaged by the NIMC nor do they represent the NIMC or any of its services.

The public is hereby notified that:

i. the NIMC HAS NOT engaged any person, company or organization to act as it’s consultant or agent under any guise or in any manner whatsoever, for the purpose of facilitating any purported collaboration for the implementation of the ongoing NIN Enrolment Project.

ii. The NIMC HAS NOT permitted the sale, transfer, outsourcing or sublicensing of the Enrolment license granted to the companies published in the newspapers and on its website.

iii. The NIMC HAS NOT authorised the sale of enrolment forms. Enrolment forms are free.

The NIMC is currently in the process of finalizing the setup and activation of Enrolment and Registration Centres (ERCs) of the approved agents nationwide which will bring enrolment activities to the doorsteps of Nigerians with ease within the coming days.

For emphasis, we reiterate that the enrolment exercise for the issuance of the NIN is FREE and AT NO COST TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC and NIMC and/or its licensed agents do not collect money from members of the public for enrolment. The NIMC hereby advises members of the public to resist and not respond to any demand for money prior to the provision of enrolment and issuance of the NIN, nor should they subject themselves to or engage with any person(s) not approved by the Commission or who purports to be acting on behalf of or representing the NIMC.

The public is invited to visit NIMC website at https://www.nimc.gov.ng for the official list of the approved NIN Enrolment Agents and approved Enrolment and Registration Centres nationwide.

To report any fraudster, extortionist, unauthorized enrolment organization, site, activities, or similar complaints, please contact the NIMC via email at:

Compliance@nimc.gov.ng

actu@nimc.gov.ng

customercare@nimc.gov.ng

and

servicom@nimc.gov.ng

PLEASE BE WARNED!!

SIGNED: MONDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2021
Engr. AIiyu A. AzIz
Director General/CEO

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Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)
Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has donated some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for the safety of Staff and Applicants in its fight against Covid-19.

The donation of the PPE was in furtherance of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim’s (Pantami) resolve to ensure NIMC Enrolment Centers across the country are well equipped towards the smooth enrollment of Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database.

The PPE items donated include: Hand Sanitizers, Face Masks, Hand-held Thermometer, and others.

The items were received on behalf of the Management and Staff of the NIMC by the DG/CEO, Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz, General Manager, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Services, Hajjia Hadiza Alli Dagabana, Senior Special Assistant to the DG/CEO, Mrs. Uche Chigbo, and the Union President, Comrade Lucky Ashekhokai.

Signed:
Kayode Adegoke
Head, Corporate Communications

The National Identity Management Commission has commenced the enrolment of foreign diplomats in Nigeria.

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) in his bid to ensure seamless enrolment of all diplomats in the country for the purpose of the ongoing NIN-SIM linkage and other needs, directed the setting up of the enrolment center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. The enrolment of the diplomats started on Monday 18th January, 2021.

Also, the NIMC wishes to assure members of the general public that all hands are on deck to ensure the enrolment of all Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database.

Signed:
Kayode Adegoke
Head, Corporate Communications

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has approved the closure of enrolment activities at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Headquarters, Abuja and reactivation of 20 centres within the FCT to make the process of NIN enrolment much easier from Monday, January 18th 2021.

Members of the public, residents and visitors to the FCT wishing to enroll for the National Identification Number (NIN) should use any of the following NIMC centres:

Enrolment Centres
1. STATE OFFICE – 2nd Floor, Block C, No 4 Maputo Street, Zone 3, Wuse, Abuja.

Area Councils
2. ABAJI – Abaji Secretariat Complex, Legislative Section Abaji, FCT – Abuja.
3.AMAC – AMAC Secretariat Annex, Kabusa Junction Apo, FCT- Abuja.
4. BWARI- Area Council Complex Bwari, FCT, Abuja.
5. GWAGWALADA – CIPB Building (Old Secretariat), Gwagwalada, FCT – Abuja.
6. KWALI – Kwali Council Secretariat, Kwali, FCT – Abuja
7. KUJE – Opposite Forest Pasali,Along Kuje/Gwagwalada Road, FCT.

Special Centres
8. DEI-DEI – Beside Diamond Bank, Building Materials International Market.
9. DUTSE – Dutse Alhaji, FCT – Abuja.
10. FHA GWARINPA – FHA/Waterboard Beside Police Station Off 3rd Avenue, FCT – Abuja.
11. HIGHCOURT LUGBE – By Police Signboard, Close to Lugbe Market, Airport Road.
12. JIWA – AEDC Office, before Emir Palace FCT – Abuja
13. KARSHI – Women Development Secretariat, Karshi.
14. KENUJ ANGELS SCHOOL – Kenuj Angels Schools, Jikwoyi Phase 1 Extension, FCT-Abuja.
15. KURUDU – Chief Palace, Kurudu.
16. NIGERIAN CUSTOM SERVICE KARU – Beside Custom Clinic, Karu Site, FCT-Abuja
17. NIPOST KUBWA – NIPOST, Opposite General Hospital, Phase 4, Kubwa

Licensed Private Agents’ Centres
18. NIN Enrolment Centre – Ibro Hotel 34-36 Sokode Street, Wuse 2, Abuja
19. Afritech Multi Concept – Gwandal plaza adjacent EFCC, Wuse 2, Abuja
20. NIN Enrolment Center – No 8, Nairobi Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.

Members of general public within the FCT are hereby advised to visit any of the above listed enrolment centers closest to them for NIN registration and issuance.
Thank you for your usual cooperation and understanding.

Signed:
Kayode Adegoke
Head, Corporate Communications

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has approved the extension of the deadline on the ongoing NIN- SIM integration by a period of 3 weeks- 30th December 2020 to the 19th January 2021 for subscribers with the National Identification Number(NIN), and 6 weeks- 30th December 2020 to the 19th February 2021 for subscribers without the NIN.

The approval was conveyed after the review of all related activities by the Presidential Task Force on the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Information Module (SIM), chaired by the Honourable Minister, and had in attendance executive stakeholders in the sector including, the Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz, Executive Vice- Chairman- Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar G. Danbatta, DG- National Information Technology and Development Agency (NITDA), Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi, Chairman ALTON, CEOs of MTN, Airtel, Ntel, Glo, Smile, and 9Mobile.

Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) and other stakeholders resolved to suspend all USSD and verification charges for the duration of the extension to enable all Nigerians and legal residents to integrate their Sim card with the NIN without any financial obstacle.
NIMC, therefore, wishes to assure members of the general public that adequate measures are being put in place to enable citizens and legal residents to enroll and be issued the NIN.

Applicants are enjoined to comply with the Covid-19 safety protocols at NIMC enrolment centers nationwide.

Signed:
Kayode Adegoke
Head, Corporate Communications

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has partnered with the NIMC to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In line with the tenets of the partnership, the NRCS donated some personal protective equipment to support the Commission’s quest to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NRCS team led by its Northern Region Coordinator, Abubakar Umar Gombe, lauded the Commission for its forthrightness in enrolling the citizens and residents and issuing the National Identification Number (NIN). He emphasised the Commission’s effort to protect its staff and applicants alike against the COVID-19 pandemic, as the motive behind the donation.

The Director-General/Chief Enrolment Officer, Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz, received the items on behalf of the Commission, and thanked the NRCS for the gesture and acknowledged their humanitarian efforts.

NRCS Northern Region Coordinator, Abubakar Umar Gombe (left) and NIMC DG/CEO Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz (right)