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Nigeria is set to broaden the enrollment of National Identification Numbers (NIN) for its citizens living abroad, aiming to enhance service accessibility and digital participation, according to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is intensifying its efforts to expand Nigeria's digital identity database through a nationwide ward-level enrolment initiative. The program aims to bring registration services closer to citizens and legal residents.
Uche Chigbo, the Director of Southeast Territorial NIMC, emphasizes the need for individuals in rural areas to register for their National Identification Number (NIN). The NIMC is implementing a grassroots initiative to facilitate this process by deploying licensed agents to underserved communities.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will initiate nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) starting on February 16, 2026, as outlined by a recent presidential directive to broaden identity registration across the country.
