The National Identity Management Commission has called on applicants seeking to modify its NIN do so in line with the approved guidelines and processes.
NIN is a unique number issued to the individual after enrollment.
The development follows media reports alleging that some enrolment agents in Abuja are collecting money from applicants to falsify dates of birth.
Reacting to the report in a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Kayode Adegoke, in Abuja, NIMC called on NIN holders to report any cases of extortion or misconduct through its official complaint channels.
The Commission expressed zero tolerance for any act of sabotage, assuring that it is committed to protecting the integrity of the National Identity Database.
The statement reads: “The attention of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been drawn to a media report alleging that some enrolment agents in Abuja are collecting money from applicants for falsification of dates of birth.
“For the records, all NIN data modifications are done online through the NIMC self-service modification portal – selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng – and no physical modification is allowed. NIMC does not have agents for modification of data and the Commission operates a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of extortion, falsification, or unethical practices by staff or licensed Front-End Partners.
“The public is hereby reminded to adhere to the approved statutory modification processes with official guidelines and fees. The Commission urge NIN holders to report any cases of extortion or misconduct through our official complaint channels:
(+234-9-134959433, 08155015388)
actu@nimc.gov.ng
ieu@nimc.gov.ng
“NIMC reassures that the integrity of the National Identity Database remains secure and will continue to strengthen transparency, accountability, and trust in Nigeria’s identity management system.” The statement said.
