By Chinedu Anolue
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified efforts to clamp down on unlawful NIN enrolment actions and unauthorised modification of private information.
The fee disclosed this in a press release by its Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Kayode Adegoke in Abuja on Monday.
Adegoke stated its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU) not too long ago carried out an enforcement operation in Gwagwalada and different areas, resulting in a number of arrests.
According to him, the operation additionally resulted within the seizure of apparatus allegedly used for unlawful enrolment actions.
He stated the train was a part of efforts to examine unauthorised enrolment, extortion and different unethical practices able to undermining the integrity of the National Identity Management System.
He famous that some challenges skilled by Nigerians with their National Identification Number (NIN) have been linked to using unauthorised channels for enrolment and modification of private data.
Adegoke stated that NIMC subsequently suggested Nigerians to undertake NIN enrolment solely at its authorized centres, whereas information modification must be performed by means of its self-service platform.
He stated the fee additionally urged NIN holders to obtain the NINAuth utility from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store to take pleasure in extra safety advantages, together with safety of their NIN and printing of their NIN slips.
He quoted the Director-General of NIMC, Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, as reiterating the fee’s zero tolerance for extortion and unethical conduct amongst enrolment operators.
Coker-Odusote stated the fee remained dedicated to offering seamless and hitch-free NIN enrolment companies to Nigerians and authorized residents.
She urged members of the general public to acquire data on its companies by means of its official web site and verified social media platforms.
She additionally suggested Nigerians to contact its toll-free line, 0800 0616 462, for enquiries and additional data.(NAN)
Edited by Deborah Coker
