The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has restated its commitment to a strict policy of zero tolerance for extortion during the National Identification Number, NIN enrollment process.
The Commission also clarified that NIN enrollment is completely free of charge, and it does not authorize any of its staff or Front-End Partners, FEPs to charge applicants.
In a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayodde Adegoke on December 20, 2024, NIMC assured the public that any staff member or FEP found engaging in extortion will face serious consequences.
According to the statement, the Commission has directed security agencies to take immediate action against violators, with offenders being sanctioned in accordance with the law, while the license of any FEP involved in such practices will be revoked.
NIMC also called on the public to report any instances of extortion, providing the following contact details for complaints: Email: customercare@nimc.gov.ng, Phone: 07002255646.