The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to facilitate the nationwide enrolment of Nigerians for the National Identification Number (NIN).
According to a statement released on Tuesday by NIMC spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke, selected NYSC members are currently undergoing intensive training to support NIN registration in all wards across the country.
The initiative, which aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed to fast-track the issuance of NIN to all Nigerians and legal residents, with a particular focus on previously underserved communities.
So far, over 120 million Nigerians and legal residents have been enrolled. With the introduction of the Ward Enrolment Program, NIMC seeks to extend its reach even further by leveraging the grassroots presence of corps members.
Nigerians, especially children under the age of 16, are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative to register for their NIN at ward-level centres.
Speaking on the development, NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, commended President Tinubu for his unwavering support towards achieving the commission’s mandate.
She also praised the contributions of the Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, and NYSC Director General, Brigadier-General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, for their collaborative efforts in driving the initiative forward.
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