The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) revealed that the National Identity Number (NIN) has surged to 107.338,044, marking an increase of 3.2 million from last year’s 104 million tally. Additionally, plans are underway to introduce a versatile NIN card, requiring payment from Nigerians.
During a media briefing in Abuja, Director General Abisoye Coker-Odusote emphasized the Commission’s commitment to registering every Nigerian, bolstered by system revamping, technological upgrades, and crackdowns on fraudsters. With an expanding network of enrollment centers nationwide, the Commission aims for comprehensive registration coverage.
Coker-Odusote outlined plans to enhance system capacity from 100 million to 250 million within six to eight months. Furthermore, the Commission aims to revise service fees to enhance service quality and will prosecute any staff involved in illicit activities, ensuring integrity in its operations.