The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on extortion, emphasizing that the enrollment process for the National Identity Number (NIN) remains completely free.
In a statement issued on Friday, Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, stressed that the Commission neither charges applicants for NIN enrollment nor authorizes its staff or Front-End Partners (FEPs) to do so.
According to the Payment to reinforce this policy, NIMC has directed security agencies to investigate and prosecute any staff or FEPs involved in extorting applicants. Offenders will face legal consequences, including the revocation of FEP licenses.
The public has been urged to report any cases of extortion through:
Email: customercare@nimc.gov.ng
Phone: 0700-2255-646.
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“NIMC remains committed to ensuring a seamless and transparent enrollment process. The Commission has taken proactive measures in the past to address extortion, such as suspending and terminating the employment of staff found guilty of such offenses.
*By reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance, NIMC aims to assure Nigerians that NIN enrollment is free and accessible to all, upholding its commitment to transparency and accountability in service delivery,” the statement stated.
