Victor EzejaA total of 59,786 inmates in correctional facilities nationwide have been enrolled and assigned National Identification Numbers (NIN) by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
According to a statement released by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, the initiative, which is being done in partnership with the Nigerian Correctional Service, is part of efforts to advance inclusivity in accordance with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAs of now, 74 per cent of prisoners nationwide have been enrolled, while the remaining inmates are expected to be captured in the ongoing exercise, the statement clarified.
The Commission has also declared its intention to start ward-level enrollment throughout Nigeria in an effort to bring the National Identity System closer to the people.
NIMC’s Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reiterated the organisation’s dedication to collaborating with partners to guarantee that all Nigerians and lawful residents receive a NIN.
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