The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has once again reiterated its stance on the non-sharing of National Identification Numbers, NINs following reports of unauthorized individuals and organizations attempting to solicit the submission of NINs from Anambra State residents in exchange for monetary compensation.
The activities of these fraudsters, which are in clear violation of the NIMC Act No. 23, 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cyber Crime Act, were brought to light recently, prompting a swift response from the Commission.
In collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), NIMC has apprehended those responsible for the illegal collection of NINs. The perpetrators are currently under investigation and will face legal action by the law.
In light of these developments, NIMC has issued a strong warning to Anambra residents and the wider Nigerian public. The Commission urges citizens to refrain from submitting their NINs to unauthorized individuals, organizations, or platforms, as such practices are not endorsed by the Federal Government or NIMC.
It further emphasizes that NIN holders should never provide their identification numbers in exchange for money, as this is against Nigerian law.
This comes after a previous warning from NIMC, advising Nigerians not to share their NIN or personal data with unauthorized parties or through unofficial websites. The NIN is a key identification tool that can only be used by holders to access government and private sector services, with proper verification required.
To combat these illegal activities, NIMC has ramped up efforts to monitor and address cases of fraudulent NIN collection. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the Commission via its official channels: nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng, 07002255646, or 01923000010.
NIMC has also expressed gratitude to all security agencies for their continued support in safeguarding the integrity of the NIN enrolment process.
Blacktalker confirms that as part of its ongoing efforts to protect Nigerians’ data, the Commission remains committed to ensuring that the NIN system is used appropriately and lawfully.