NIMC TO START WARD-LEVEL NIN ENROLMENT ACROSS NIGERIA FROM FEBRUARY 16

NIMC TO START WARD-LEVEL NIN ENROLMENT ACROSS NIGERIA FROM FEBRUARY 16


The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the commencement of ward-level enrolment for the National Identification Number (NIN) nationwide, starting Monday, February 16, 2026. The initiative is part of efforts to expand access to identity services and promote inclusive registration across the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, said the rollout follows a presidential directive mandating the commission to take NIN enrolment to the grassroots.

“In line with the presidential directive, the NIMC wishes to announce that registration and enrolment for issuance of the NIN at wards nationwide will commence on Monday, February 16th, 2026,” the statement read.

The commission highlighted that the exercise will target both Nigerian citizens and legal residents, including children and adults, ensuring comprehensive registration in the National Identity Database.

“This nationwide exercise is designed to ensure the comprehensive registration of every Nigerian citizen and legal resident, including children and adults, into the National Identity Database,” NIMC noted.

The enrolment process will be free of charge, supporting the Federal Government’s drive to promote inclusive governance and national development.

“The enrollment will be conducted free of charge, in furtherance of the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda, aimed at promoting inclusive governance, national development, and access to identity services,” the commission added.

The ward-level initiative aims to decentralize identity services, reducing travel burdens for citizens who previously had to visit designated enrolment centres. NIMC has engaged state governments, local authorities, traditional rulers, community leaders, market associations, and faith-based organisations to ensure a smooth implementation.

Members of the public are encouraged to mobilise their families and communities to participate. NIMC has promised to release enrolment schedules guiding the rotational movement of licensed front-end partners and their staff on its official website.

The commission also noted that as of July 2025, over 122 million Nigerians had registered for the NIN, marking a 49% increase from 72.7 million in January 2022. NIMC further highlighted that incidents of extortion and unofficial charges during enrolment had dropped by over 40 per cent.

Nigerians and legal residents who have not yet obtained their NIN are urged to take advantage of the upcoming ward-level enrolment to secure their identification.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

JUST IN: ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION

Image
ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the temporary closure of selected public primary and secondary schools across the state ahead of the Ondo State House of Assembly election scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the affected schools are those designated as polling centres for the election across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The Ministry directed learners, teachers, and other staff members in the affected schools to remain at home on election day as part of measures to ensure the safety of lives and property and to support a peaceful and orderly electoral process. The statement noted that heads of the affected schools would be contacted directly to ensure full compliance with the directive, while officials from Zonal and Area Education Offices would also monitor and supp...
Read more

JUST IN: APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA

Image
APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has announced the appointment of Mr. Olawale Sunday Ijanusi as Special Assistant on New Media to the State Chairman, in a move aimed at strengthening the party’s communication structure. The appointment, which was conveyed in an official letter dated April 21, 2026, and signed by the APC Ondo State Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, forms part of an ongoing reorganization within the party’s secretariat to enhance effective service delivery. According to the letter, Ijanusi was found suitably qualified for the role following an internal assessment, underscoring the party’s commitment to engaging competent individuals in key strategic positions. The new role places Ijanusi at the center of the party’s digital communication efforts, where he is expected to manage and coordinate new media strategies, including online engagement, information dissemination, and digital campaign initia...
Read more

JUST IN: MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY

Image
MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Primary Election for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, defeating incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, by a wide margin. The APC primary election, held on Saturday across the federal constituency, recorded a large turnout of party delegates and supporters, with security agencies and party officials monitoring the exercise. At the end of the collation process, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade secured an overwhelming 12,744 votes to emerge victorious in the keenly contested primary election. His closest rival and incumbent member representing the constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, polled 1,944 votes, while other aspirants recorded lower figures. The result reflected a decisive victory for Oyer...
Read more