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LAGOS APRIL 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Sequel to the information of Anambra residents trading their National Identification Number (NIN) for cash, the management of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerian against selling their NIN to organizations or individual.
The warning became necessary as unauthorised individuals or organisations are purportedly asking for the submission of the National Identification Number (NIN) of Anambra residents in exchange for money, which contravenes the NIMC Act No 23, 2007, Data Protection Act, and Cyber Crime Act.
In a statement made available to NewsRangers, NIMC stated that upon receiving the information on the activities of the unscrupulous individuals, the Commission in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), swiftly arrested the culprits behind the illegal collection of the NIN, adding that they are currently being interrogated and would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The Commission, therefore, advised Anambra State residents and Nigerians to avoid
submitting their NINs to unauthorized individuals, organizations, or platforms as the
Federal Government and NIMC have not authorized such act, warning that anyone caught will be sanctioned appropriately.
“At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation. This is
against the laws of the Federation. Anyone caught will be dealt with appropriately. The Commission had earlier issued a statement warning Nigerians against sharing their
NIN or Data with anyone or on any fictitious sites.
“The NIN can only be used by the holders to access government or private sector services, and it must be verified. The Commission has taken necessary measures to curb the activities of these
unscrupulous individuals.
“The general public is hereby advised to reach out to the Commission whenever they notice the indiscriminate collection of NIN via: nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng; 07002255646; 01923000010 NIMC wishes to thank all security agencies for their support towards the credibility and success of the NIN enrolment project.” The statement signed by Kayode Adegoke (PhD), Head, Corporate Communications Unit of NIMC stated.
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