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NIN Registration: NIMC give Warning to Nigerians | read why

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Mar 11, 2021

Nigerians have been warned by the National Identity Management Commission against enabling extortion during the enrolment process of their National Identification Number, NIN.

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The Commission in a statement released on Wednesday warned that it would not allow corrupt acts that would tarnish its image.

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The Director-General/CEO, Engr. Aliyu Aziz, stated this while declaring that the commission has zero tolerance for corruption, fraudulent activities in the process of enrolment and other activities.

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He gave this warning in a statement released through the Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke.

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He said: ÔÇØThe Commission, recently, suspended some staff and terminated the appointment of a few others who engaged in acts of extortion and unwholesome practices detrimental to its values.ÔÇØ

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"We call on the general public to desist from being enablers of extortion as it would not condone any act capable of destroying its hard-earned integrity.ÔÇØ

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"Remember, enrolment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free.ÔÇØ

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NIMC also urged the general public to report any form of extortion and unwholesome practices through its official platforms by calling 08157691214; 09134959433; send e-mail to actu@nimc.gov.ng; or lodge complaints via its website- www.nimc.gov.ng.

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