NIN/SIM Linkage Deadline Of September Stands And It’s Non-Negotiable, Warns NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reminded Nigerians and legal residents that the September 14 deadline given by the Federal Government for the linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) with the Subscribers Identity Modules (SIM) remains sacrosanct.

The commission said its equipment and workers in the over 10,000 registration outlets across the country and in the diaspora are working seamlessly without hitch for enrolment, verification and authentication, as well as modification of data.

A statement by its Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, reads: “The commission wishes to reiterate that all its over 10,000 NIN enrolment centres across the country and in the diaspora are open for NIN enrolment. Nigerians and legal residents can visit any of the centres to enrol and be issued the NIN.

“This assurance is given in light of September 14, 2024 deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage.

“NIMC also wishes to inform Nigerians and legal residents that any applicant who wants to modify his or her NIN data can do so through the NIMC self-service portal: self-servicemodification.nimc.gov.ng (terms and conditions apply).

“Furthermore, NIN holders and applicants can make enquiries on NIN enrolment centres, processes and procedures for NIN data modifications, NIN verification issues and any other enquiries, via: www.nimc.gov.ng.

“The commission reaffirms its commitment to zero tolerance for all forms of extortion and unethical practices and that NIN enrolment is free! Any issues bothering on extortion of applicants or any form of unwholesome practices can be escalated to: nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng. Mobile number: 07002255646.”

The statement restated the commission’s commitment to providing excellent and world-class identity management services to Nigerians and legal residents.