Don’t share your NIN with unauthorized persons, organizations, platforms, NIMC warns
…..Says those arrested in Anambra state over illegal collection of NIN will face full wrath of the law
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against sharing their National Identification Number (NIN) with any authorised persons or organisations, especially in exchange for money, stressing that this practice contravenes the NIMC Act No 23, 2007, Data Protection Act, and Cyber Crime Act.
The Commission, in a statement by Kayode Adegoke (PhD), Head, Corporate Communications Unit, said that the warning follows the receipt of information on the activities of some unscrupulous individuals in Anambra State involved in the illegal collection of the NIN from individuals.
The statement said that the NIMC, in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), swiftly arrested the culprits who are currently being interrogated in readiness to face the full wrath of the law.
Full text of the statement reads:
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been notified of the activities of unauthorised individuals or organisations purportedly asking for the submission of the National Identification Number (NIN) of Anambra residents in exchange for money, which contravenes the NIMC Act No 23, 2007, Data Protection Act, and Cyber Crime Act.
Upon receiving the information on the activities of the unscrupulous individuals, NIMC, in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), swiftly arrested the culprits behind the illegal collection of the NIN. They are currently being interrogated and would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The Commission, therefore, advises Anambra State residents and Nigerians to avoid submitting their NINs to unauthorized individuals, organizations, or platforms, as the Federal Government and NIMC have not authorized this. Anyone caught will be sanctioned appropriately.
At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation. This is against the laws of the Federation. Anyone caught will be dealt with appropriately.
The Commission had earlier issued a statement warning Nigerians against sharing their NIN or Data with anyone or on any fictitious sites. The NIN can only be used by the holders to access government or private sector services, and it must be verified.
The Commission has taken necessary measures to curb the activities of these unscrupulous individuals. The general public is hereby advised to reach out to the Commission whenever they notice the indiscriminate collection of NIN via: nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng; 07002255646; 01923000010
NIMC wishes to thank all security agencies for their support towards the credibility and success of the NIN enrolment project.
