Nimc warns the Nigerians that they have not revealed Nin to individuals, unauthorized platforms – Thage

By Victor Osula, Abuja

The National Identity Management Commission (Nimc) has issued a severe warning for the Nigerians, pushing them to refrain from revealing their national identification number (Nin) to unauthorized individuals, organizations or platforms.

The caution, contained in a declaration signed on Wednesday by the head of the company communications of Nimc, Kayodo Adegoke, arrives in the wake of the relationships that some people and organizations in the state of Anambra urged Nin from the residents in exchange for money.

By describing the development as illegal and a violation of existing laws, the Commission has declared that the law violates the provisions of the Nimc Act n. 23 of 2007, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Cybercrrime Act 2023.

“The National Identity Management Commission has been informed of the activities of unauthorized individuals or organizations that presumably require the presentation of Nin by residents of Anambra in exchange for money”, reads the note.

He added: “After receiving information on these activities, the Commission, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF), quickly arrested the people involved. They are currently being questioned and will be persecuted in accordance with the law”.

Nimc warned the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious attempts to collect nin to the appropriate authorities.

He reiterated that neither the federal government nor the commission had authorized the solicitation of Nin for monetary purposes or through unofficial channels.

“At no time the Nigerians should provide their nin in exchange for money. These actions are illegal and each individual captured will face the entire weight of the law,” underlined the commission.

The agency reminded the Nigerians that Nin are sensitive identity data and should be shared only when requested to access government services or the private sector that has verified.

Reassure the public of his commitment to safeguard the integrity of the national identity system, the Commission observed that he had implemented measures to curb the activities of criminal elements that try to exploit the nin for fraudulent purposes.

“We recommend the public to report suspicious activities relating to the Nin collection via nimcustomecare@nimc.gov.ng or call 07002255646 and 01923000010”, added the note.

Nimc also praised the support of the nation security agencies, observing that their collaboration remains fundamental for the success and credibility of the national exercise of registration for identity.

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