The enrolments in National Identity Number surged to 107,338,044 million as the National Identity Management Commission vowed to clamp down on extortioners scamming unsuspecting Nigerians.
The Director General of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this during an interactive section with journalists on Friday in Abuja.
The NIN enrollment figure increased from N104-105 million, as recorded in December 2023.
She stated that the Commission is working to make NIN easier for all citizens, especially those in the hinterland.
According to her, NIMC is digitizing its services to reduce physical interface.
She stressed that the Commission would persecute any staff found collaborating with illegal perpetrators.
“All we are trying to do is to ensure that we provide a robust service for Nigerian citizens and legal residents. And to ensure that life is easy and seamless. One should not spend three to four hours in the NIMC office because of NIN services. It is something I will not allow to continue to happen. We will provide all necessary means to address the issue.
“We are clamping down extortioners parading themselves as NIMC staff. A lot of people have lost their money to extortioners.
“Any staff of NIMC that tries to work with illegal perpetrators will face disciplinary committee and be tried according to the Cybercrime Act 2015 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Same with any illegal perpetrators.
“We will make sure we create proper communication to gauge against extortioners.
She added that the Commission plans to review upward prices for its services to serve Nigerians better.
“We are going to review our rate. It is not going to be much, but it will be reviewed. We have not reviewed our rate for a long time. It is not going to be exorbitant”.