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NIN and Vehicle Registration, FRSC reveals new position

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jan 10, 2021

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says presentation of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) would be compulsory for all categories of vehicle registration from April.

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Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Bisi Kazeem, Corps Public Education Officer, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday.

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On December 21, 2020, FRSC mandated that all applicants for the National Driver's Licence must present their NIN before being captured for any class of licence.

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Kazeem said the commencement was in full compliance with Federal Government's directives on harmonisation of citizens' data.

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"Beginning from the second quarter of this year 2021, If you want to register your vehicle, it is going to be compulsory for you to provide your NIN.

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"This is part of the security checks. So, once you provide your NIN, it makes the matter easier and helps the government in national planningÔÇØ, the spokesman noted.

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FRSC warned that there will be no waivers for anyone, irrespective of their status in the society.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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