The National Identity Management Commission has launched a self-service solution that allows Nigerians to register for the National Identification Number from the comfort of their house through a smartphone.

The platform was launched at the commemoration of the 5th Identity Day by the Commission and the Ministry of Interior on Saturday in Abuja.

At the launch, the Commission’s Acting Director General/CEO, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, stressed the critical role of identity in the country.

She said, “Identity is more than a mere card or a number; it symbolises our existence, our entitlements, and our place within society. It unlocks access to essential services, social benefits, and pathways to personal and economic growth. It stands as a testament to our individuality while serving as a bridge to our shared humanity.”

She also stressed the need to remain vigilant in safeguarding the integrity and security of identity systems by prioritising the principles of privacy and data protection.

She added, “Above all, we must be inclusive, leaving no one behind as we endeavour to provide identity solutions for all.”

The NIMC boss also said that a proper identity management system can help the country in combating insecurity, and providing support to Nigerians, among other benefits.

On the reason for the self-service solution platform, she said “We are trying to increase the turn-around time of registration. I have heard a lot of complaints from the average Nigerians about going for a registration. It takes them a long time and it also takes them a long time to get feedback after registration has been completed.

“So, what are trying to do is to create an ease of access for you to be able to register from the comfort of your own house. If you don’t have access to a digital tool, you can approach the NIMC office or any of our front-end partners that are in your neighbourhood.”

Speaking with the press after the event, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said that the Federal Government intends to harmonise all data regarding the identification of Nigerians.

He said, “I want to assure you that very soon, we are working on the modalities of harmonising all identity data that we have, from BVN to the telcos, the NIMC, voters’ identification, and everything. We will be working closely with NIMC because, by law, NIMC is a statutory body that is given the power to harmonise and maintain an identity database for the nation.”

The NIMC self-service enrolment system will be powered by Banksforte Technology Limited, a subsidiary of Banksforte Group, which offers services in project management, construction engineering, ICT, and other areas.

The PUNCH observed that despite the launch on Saturday, the self-service application was not available for download yet on both PlayStore and App Store.

Speaking with the Chief Executive Officer, Barnksforte Technology Limited, Mr Dayo Bankole, said that the application was created in partnership with NIMC and is called NIMC Contactless Biometric Solution

On when it will be available for download, he said, “that will be determined by the NIMC. But I am sure it will be out as soon as possible.”

The app will save Nigerians, including those in the diaspora from having to visit a NIMC office or partner-agent office for NIN-related issues.

It also allows modifications, such as the change of one’s age, which the Barnksforte CEO said can only be done once on the application.

Source: https://punchng.com/nimc-unveils-self-service-nin-registration-app/

That’s like a BIG STEP forward tho.

It won't work.

Is it not Nigeria where every government app is rubbish?

Smart Move
Life shouldn't be complicated.
Same way there should be Database of Graduates.
NYSC and TRCN have enormous Data that are very critical for Decisions making.
I think NASSIM/Npower also has a reliable Database of Unemployed Nigerian Graduates.
To the guy above me, I understand your reservation.
But, it appears that more competent people are taking over the helms of affairs of some different ministries and parastatals of recent.
Take a Clue at how NTA all of a sudden revived.
I recently updated the NIMC app on play store and I can tell that the recently released version is better and I can give it a rating of 4.0, hopefully, it will get to at least 4.5 in the nearest future.
The government should invest more in staff training.
Especially in Data Science /Analytics as it will champion accelerated growth and productivity.

And you'll/you're happy?

Stop being a pessimist Nwane

successmatters:
It won't work.

Is it not Nigeria where every government app is rubbish?

This is a good development.

This is a good development but what will happen to the app if there server is down as usual.

Ok

The new interior minister has hit the ground running....he will soon start flying...

Is as if some ministers are sleeping e.g labour

Here we go again

Another app
Another banger

Good move

Apps can access every information in your phone

Messages, pictures, files, nudes, contacts (like those loan guys do), call logs etc

So download apps from only institutions you can trust for 100 years, or at least think you can. Not those that will activate your details or weaponize it during elections or witch hunting

Okay, we are watching , me wey my NiN slip don't lost wey the guy charge me #500, the tin don lost the second time again

Which FG App is working?

successmatters:
It won't work.

Is it not Nigeria where every government app is rubbish?

Their previous NIMC apps works well though

Since 2013 till today, I have not collected the original. This NIMC is totally clueless

Long overdue!.
Hope they have a good web portal that won't crash because of huge traffic?.



Wittyness

Hope it will not experienced system glitch soon oo

Good, the wahala too much, everything you must know someone in dis country

Video editiñg tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YybGgOlD3s

Better

successmatters:
It won't work.

Is it not Nigeria where every government app is rubbish?

NIGERIA WILL WORK,THE NIN WILL WORK,
DONT COMPARE BUHA CLUELESS REGIME WITH THIS REGIME

Buhari use NIN registration settle him people.

This Apc system where winner takes all needs to end.

Once someone becomes president there job is to empower only their tribe people. Is very bad

Glitches

Truhe35t:
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How much have lost that you want to recover,paid for fixed matches yet no significant gain

Chasing shadow is the first priority, see how majority of the Nigeria road damage, bandit is there kidnapper's is there boko boko is there, your nin cannot catch this criminals, your app might help more terrorist