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NIN: NIMC adopts new measures for enrollment process
By Modupe Shodeinde
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released new guidelines for the NIN registration process.
Due to a high demand for the NIN which has led to overcrowding at NIMC Enrolment Centers nationwide, the Commission has adopted booking system for NIN enrolment, to curb the spread of the virus.
The Commission, in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Kayode Adegoke, issued on Tuesday, disclosed its adoption of new measures to ensure it renders its services to Nigerian while also ascertaining health safety.
The statement reads in part: “The recent Federal Government policy which requires mobile network subscribers to update their SIM registration with a valid National Identification Number (NIN) has occasioned a huge demand for the NIN with a large crowd visiting the NIMC Enrolment Centers nationwide.
“Mindful of the second wave of the COVID-19 which continues to severely affect public health and cause unprecedented disruptions, the Commission wishes to announce that it has adopted a couple of measures to contain the spread of the virus whilst ensuring its services to Nigerians are not entirely interrupted.
“Effective December 30, 2020, attending to applicants would be based on Booking System. For Bookings, applicants are to visit any of the NIMC Offices closest to them during stipulated business hours (9 am – 1 pm). Although the policy has been in place since 4th February 2020 applicants are now crowding all the centers.
“Personal Information would be collected for the sole purpose of scheduling an enrolment appointment. Please do not include any personal information other than what is required by the booking register.
“Once admitted into the office, a Number-Issuing queue management system will be in place to ensure orderliness and strict adherence to Covid-19 Protocols.”
“As a responsible Commission we fully understand that safety comes first, as such, only individuals with facemask would be allowed entrance into our premises.”
The Commission called for cooperation of the public in its response to the new situation.
