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  • NIMC seeks NIN as requirement for asset declaration

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to make the National Identification Number (NIN) a basic requirement for asset declaration .

    The Director General NIMC,  Aliyu Aziz, made the call at the  Code of Conduct Sensitization Workshop in Abuja.

    He described as vital for the two agencies to collaborate, and make the NIN a basic requirement for public officers who come forward for asset declaration.

    He noted that the NIN will allow the Code of Conduct Bureau tie all records of public officers together, and automate the process so that searches for an individual and assets can be made with the unique NIN.

    He said: “The intention of the Commission is to work as an ecosystem with all data collecting agencies, save billions of tax payers’ money, and work towards the same goal of creating a unique National Identity Database in Nigeria.

    He explained that the ecosystem will go a long way in eliminating duplication of efforts and responsibility, and enhance security in  information sharing.

    “We are currently working with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) which has made the NIN mandatory for land allocation within the FCT, and this process allows them track assets and transactions.”

    The Director General applauded the management of the Code of Conduct Bureau for its effort to enlighten and sensitize public officers on the codes and ethics of work expected of public officers in Nigeria.

    Deputy Director, Code of Conduct Bureau Okwoso promised to take back word to his to the Bureau on the need to include the NIN in the data capturing process of public officers at the point of registration.

    He urged members of staff of NIMC to abide by the codes and work ethics of the public officers, and cautioned against bribe taking, abuse of power, accepting and or soliciting for gifts/benefits of any kind, etc.

  • NIMC enrolment hits 30.2m

    THE  National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) enrolment figure has hit 30.2 million with the commission hoping to register an additional 15 million citizens by the end of the year.

    NIMC is also seeking to create over 4,000 enrolment outlets as opposed to the 900 it operates from nationwide.

    The commission’s Director-General, Aliyu Aziz, an engineer, said the existing 900 enrollment centres presently in existence were inadequate for a populous country like Nigeria.

    Aziz spoke at a news conference yesterday in Abuja to announce the collaboration between NIMC and National Orientation Agency (NOA) on sensitisation of the public on the National Identity Management System (NIMS).

    The director-general said the commission had collected 15 million records from Bank Verification Number (BVN) and harmonised 12 million records.

    His words:  “We want to focus more on the number so we can enroll everybody. Our purpose is to work like you do in an ecosystem. It means we will leverage on all other government agencies that have equipment that collects biometrics and data and also use the private sector.

    “Currently, we have about 900 enrollment centres all over the country. But it is inadequate for a populous country like Nigeria. The standard is to have a centre for every 50,000 people. Therefore, for our 200 million population, we need more than 4000 centres. Population commission has more than 4,000 centres; so we will utilise that. Immigration has a lot of centres, road safety has and then the state governments also.

    “We have been working with the World Bank, the European Union (EU) and a French agency. We are also collecting BVN records because the data is cleaner than others and we have so far collected 15 million records and harmonised 12 million so far. We have been growing our data base. In 2015, we have about seven million; by 2016, we doubled the number to 14 million; in 2017, it was 28 million and as of today, we are at 30.2 million records with three million records still being processed.

    “We hope to enroll an additional 15 million this year with the ecosystem in place. We are in the 21st century; everything is digital.

    NOA Director General Dr. Garba Abari stated that most people in the grassroots need to be sensitised on the advantage of registering for NIMS.

    He said a lot of those in the grassroots are suspicious and when asked for their data, they feel it’s for the government to use against them for tax.

    His words:  “We have challenges in two key areas: first is the multiplicity of sources where several agencies like Road Safety Corps, Immigration etc. all generate data when all these data can come together under one unified outlet. I am happy to learn that a lot of efforts is being put into sucking all these data under one outlet.”

  • NIMC: Card issuance ongoing

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured that card issuance is an ongoing process that cannot be stopped.

    Reacting news report alleging titled: 28.5m Nigerians agonise over suspension of Nat’l ID card issuance,   its  Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Loveday Ogbonna, in a statement yesterday said the report, especially the headline, is false and misleading as the Commission has not suspended the issuance of cards to successful enrolees at any time.

    Accordingly, he added, all individuals who, upon completion of their enrolment, have received an text message are invited to proceed to the NIMC Office where they enrolled to pick up their cards from today.

    Persons who have not received an SMS can equally check the status of their cards on the NIMC website via www.nimc.gov.ng.

    “Citizens and legal residents who have also relocated from where they enrolled are advised to visit any NIMC office closest to them to request a card transfer form, which they would fill, and submit to the state coordinator for processing.

    “However, Nigerians and legal residents are reminded that the National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique identifier and most important token issued by the Commission and not the physical e-ID Card,” he said.

    The NIN, which is fast gaining acceptance by Nigerians, is a set of 11 non-intelligent numbers randomly assigned to an individual at the completion of enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB).

  • Ambode urges residents to register for National I.D

    Ambode urges residents to register for National I.D

    Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday urged Lagos residents to register with the National Identity Card Management Commission (NIMC) because of its numerous benefits.

    Ambode spoke at the State House in Alausa, shortly after his biometrics was captured by officials of the commission.

    The governor said it was in the best interest of residents to do so, just as it was good for data and financial planning.

    “I just finished registering as a proud Nigerian.

    “I also urge all Lagosians to do the same,’’ Ambode said.

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    The Regional Coordinator of the NIMC, Mr Kayode Adegoke, presented the registration slip to the governor after the registration.

    He also called on all Lagosians to register, saying there were many benefits attached to the registration.

    According to him, the national identity cards that will be eventually issued to those who register have 18 security features.

    Adegoke said the registration would enhance ease of doing a lot of things in the country.

    He said that 50 registration centres had been created across the state.

    NAN

  • NIMC enrols 28m Nigerians

    NIMC enrols 28m Nigerians

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has enrolled over 28 million Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database and issued them the National Identification Number (NIN). This figure was reached on Wednesday.

    The director-general/CEO of the commission, Aliyu A. Aziz,  said it planned to enrol additional 50 million Nigerians and legal residents as well as issue them the NIN by December, 2018.

    Its statement reads: “In December, 2016 when the enrolment figure stood at only 14 million, the NIMC DG had set the target to double the figure so as to capture 28 million Nigerians and legal residents into the database by December 2017, a target that was met few days after the end of December 2017.

    “The remarkable achievement could not have been possible, but for the dedication, commitment and sacrifices made by members of staff of the Commission on the one hand and the unalloyed support of government at all levels despite the economic meltdown recently witnessed in the country.”

  • NIMC eyes 78m for registration

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has set a new target of registering 78 million Nigerians into its data base before the end of the year.

    So far, it has enrolled over 28 million Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database (NID) and issued them the National Identification Number (NIN). The milestone was attained last January 10.

    NIMC Director-General/CEO, Aliyu A. Aziz, said more 50 million Nigerians and legal residents would be registered and issued with NIN by December.

    In December 2016, when the enrolment stood at only 14 million, the NIMC chief promised to double the figure to capture 28 million Nigerians and legal residents into the database by last December, a target that was met few days after the end of December.

    NIMC Head, Corporate Communication, Loveday Chika Ogbonna, quoted  the CEO as saying that the achievement could not have been possible, but for the dedication, commitment and sacrifices made by the commission’s workers on the one hand and the unalloyed support of the government, despite the economic meltdown.

    He also acknowledged the push for the mandatory use of the NIN from stakeholders and partners of the commission in the private and public sectors, especially members of the Harmonisation Committee set up by the Federal Government.

    “Indeed, their commitment towards the harmonisation contributed to the growth of the database, as well as increase in the public’s awareness about the NIN and its benefits,” Aziz said.

    The Harmonisation Committee is made up of the about 23 Federal Government agencies who are stakeholders in the identity sector.

    Explaining that the NIN bequeaths citizens with privileges and benefits, the DG listed some benefits to include one-person-one identity, ability to verify and authenticate individual’s identity, access to services, claims and entitlement and benefit from the government social interventions.

    Urging Nigerians to take advantage of the over 900 enrolment centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to enrol for the NIN, the NIMC DG said the commission is set to start the enforcement of the mandatory use of the NIN for identity-based transactions as enshrined in the NIMC Act No 23 of 2007.

    The DG also stated that the commission recently gazetted and published supplementary regulations, which consist of principles, practices, policies, processes and procedures that would be used to achieve the desired objectives of enforcing the NIN.

    He urged on Nigerians to be patient, saying the commission would  ensure that they get their National Identity cards. He thanked the  public for their feedback, adding that it has helped to improve the commission’s service delivery.

  • NIMC gazettes mandatory use of the NIN, others

    NIMC gazettes mandatory use of the NIN, others

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has gazetted and published five regulations, following an approval received from the  Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Minister of Justice in November, 2017.

    Its Head, Corporate Communication, Loveday Ogbonna, said the gazetted regulations are Mandatory Use of the National Identification Number (NIN) Regulations, 2017; Nigeria Biometrics Standard Regulations, 2017.

    Others are Registration of Persons and Contents of the National Identity Database Regulations, 2017; Access to Register Information in the National Identity Database Regulations, 2017; and Licensing of the Frontend Services of the National Identity Management Commission Regulations, 2017.

    Justifying the supplementary regulations, its General Manager, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Services (LR&CS), Mrs. Hadiza Dagabana said it was essential towards the realisation of NIMC’s mandate in coming years.

    “It is necessary to promulgate regulations which consist of the set of principles, practices, policies, processes and procedures to be utilised to achieve the desired objectives. This is with the increase and expansion of the Commission’s activities, the new policy for the implementation of the NIMS and the desire of the Commission to develop the identity eco-system in Nigeria as well as meet its mandate of harmonising all identity related databases in the country.

    “The Regulations will ensure that the Commission actualises and effectively delivers on the National Identity Management System (NIMS) project in the coming years,” she said.

  • NIMC chief faults identification system

    NATIONAL Identity Management Commission (NIMC)  Director-General, Aliyu Aziz, has faulted the identification system, arguing that it cannot foster economic growth.

    To him, only the National Identification Number (NIN) has the key to the realisation of the Economic Growth and Recovery Plan (EGRP) of the government.

    He said the NIN will help the government to effectively deliver  services, adding that the government’s plan to strengthen fiscal management and promote good governance and transparency required  identifying citizens, this can be achieved only with the NIN, Aziz said.

    He spoke on:  Innovative Developments Supporting Evolving Digital Economy  at the 2017 INDO – AFRICA ICT Expo, organised by the Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in Lagos.

    According to him, Nigeria’s fragmented identity ecosystem has remained a deterrent to the growth of basic amenities required to realise a reasonable standard of living for the people. This means that key economic challenges, including improving security, rebuilding the economy and tackling corruption in the country had not been tackled because there was no comprehensive central database to guide the provision of those needs.

    He said: “Although Nigeria has the potential to be a major player in the global economy, it has continued to struggle with the development and the provision of very basic amenities such as education, healthcare, potable water, food, and housing due to the lack of a central database to aid planning and policy making.”

    The NIMC, according to him, has a mandate to populate the National Identity Database (NIDB) with citizen’s data and NIN, as well as ensure that every registered person can be easily and quickly verified and their identities authenticated with the NIN.

    “The NIN is a very significant component of the National Identity Management System (NIMS). It is a non-intelligent 11 digit number, issued to individuals upon successful enrolment into the database

    “The NIN is a unique identifier, a requisite for the economic, social and political progress which can be verified and authenticated by institutions and persons in both the public and private sector, using the verification and authentication platforms already deployed by NIMC,” he said.

    He also said institutions and organisations aiming to scale up the digital economy may not be able to offer innovative products and services to consumers without proper identification as all modern economic services globally are done digitally and rely on proper identification.

  • NIMC targets registration of 28m Nigerians

    NIMC targets registration of 28m Nigerians

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it has a target to register 28 million Nigerians into the National Identification Number (NIN) system by the end of 2017.

    The Director General of NIMC, Mr Aliyu Aziz told reporters yesterday in Lagos that anyone without the NIN issued by the commission runs the risk of being regarded as a non-citizen.

    He said:”The commission embarked on an enrolment strategy in 2012 which has grown exponentially since 2015.

    “Now we have reached 18.5 million and the focus which is our goal is that by 2017 ending, the commission would have reached 28 million people.

    “The main aim of the registration is to have a single identification,” he said.

    He listed the many benefits of the NIN to include one person one identity, enhanced participation in the political process and its value as an important tool to fight corruption and terrorism.

    Aziz said the NIN would enable citizens to exercise their rights and facilitate management of subsidies and safety net payments as applicable to internally displaced persons.

    He said that to achieve this, the commission needed to tackle some of the challenges it was facing, such as data captured being very poor and absence of a central ID repository.

    Others, he said, were up-scaling deficiency, legal framework peculiarity and the challenge of political will.

    He also bemoaned the poor funding of the commission which he said had hampered execution of its mandate and targets.

    According to him, poor funding and inadequate staff remuneration had led to constant loss of strategic human resources.

    Aziz, however, said that the commission had also made some achievements which included increasing the National Identity Database which currently boasts of about 18.5 million records.

    He said that 809 NIN enrolment centres had also been created nationwide just as it had launched the new electronic National ID cards with multiple functions and achievement of Global Vendor Certificate Programme (GVCP) Certification.

    Aziz said that the next step for the commission would be the achievement of the presidential directive on harmonisation and consolidation of biometric data into the national identity database.

    He said that the commission would soon commence the enforcement of the mandatory use of NIN and issue directives to banks to accept NIN as a valid means of identification.

  • Under-16 can’t get national ID card, says NIMC

    THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has explained that minors cannot obtain the National Identification Cards (NIC) until they are 16 years.

    Head, Corporate Affairs of the commission Mr. Loveday Ogbonna told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Abuja that they could only be issued with National Identification Number (NIN).

    Ogbonna said for any minor to be enrolled, he or she must be accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, who must have obtained NIC.

    He said any minor applying for the card must produce birth certificate, school admission letter or any other relevant school documents like the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) identity card.

    “Relevant documents proving the minor’s identity should be provided by the parent or guardian at the enrollment centre.

    “The applicant’s parent or guardian must also provide his or her initially issued NIC slip or verification,” Ogbonna said.

    According to him, parent or guardian’s NIC must be correctly captured to avoid delay in the issuance of NIN to the minor applicant.

    He explained that an enrolment form would be filled with the applicant’s required details.