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I am happy this issue is being given a high priority... The level of extortion is something else...

Good one, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami!

God bless Nigeria..

…Says it’s complete free

The Federal government has frowned at the extortion of applicants for the Digital Identity Number by some enrolment staff of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC and advised that such act should be stopped henceforth.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami who issued the directive in a statement on Saturday advised the applicants to resist such request as the Federal government is already bearing the cost of the registration.

He insisted that the Digital Identity Number is completely free for all Nigerians and legal residents with Resident Permit from the Nigeria Immigration Service.

“It has been brought to the attention of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, that some applicants for the Digital Identity Number alleged that they are being asked to pay for the service.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Federal Government is bearing the cost of the registration process.

“As such, the Digital Identity Number is completely free for all Nigerians and legal residents with Resident Permit from the Nigeria Immigration Service.

“The Digital Identity Number is the right of every citizen, based on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Act 2007,” he explained.

Consequently, the Minister said he had directed the Director-General of (NIMC) to investigate these allegations with a view to bringing the perpetrators, if any, to book.

“The Director-General will also provide a platform for such allegations to be reported.”

The Minister who commended the Management and Staff of NIMC for carrying out their assignment conscientiously during, and even outside, working hours said he is working daily to ensure the conditions of service and welfare of the staff are favourable.

“The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is committed to creating an enabling environment for all Nigerians and legal residents to obtain their Digital Identity Number,” said Pantami.

SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/fg-orders-probe-of-payment-for-digital-identity-number/

Goodluck Jonathan, that fantastically incompetent buffoon? If he was still the President, all Nigerians would have been kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists.. Thank God he was booted out by all well-meaning Nigerians.

May Allah Subhana Watala bless us all!

Centcanada:
APC Is the problem of Nigeria

An enemy of Nigeria sighted. Better repent o

adenigga:
Audio Promise!!!

An enemy of Nigeria sighted

Good APC... We Nigerians have forgiven you. Just make sure it doesn't happen again.

God bless Nigeria.

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has apologised to hundreds of schoolboys abducted on December 11 from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina state, promising that such an incident will never repeat itself.

The party in a statement on Saturday said it received with joy the release and return of the students on Friday.

In the statement which was signed by the Chairman, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC and governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni, the party called on Nigerians not to lose hope in the capacity of government and its security agencies.

“We want to congratulate the parents of the children and also apologize on behalf of our party that one of our biggest promises was security and although we are doing our utmost best, such incidence is a sad event and must, at all costs, not repeat itself.

“When we received the news of the abduction at first, we were traumatised. We were heartbroken and this was the same for most, if not all Nigerians who heard of the unfortunate incident.

“As a party, we call on Nigerians not to lose their hope in our government and the security apparatus.

“We thank all those who made this rescue effort possible, especially the Governors of Katsina and Zamfara States, the security agents across the country.

“We do not doubt the capacity of our security agencies. We believe and know they are capable especially when they are well motivated and led, which we can assure is the case under President Muhammadu Buhari.

“We are trusting and hopeful that this episode will never repeat itself again. We encourage the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Police and other security agents to take lessons from the lapses that led to this abduction and ensure that we never see a repeat of this tragedy again.”

The party also congratulated the President for his determination to ensure the release of the boys.

“We commend President Buhari, the leader of our party for charging the security agencies to ensure that the boys were returned alive and unscathed, an instruction they executed in conjunction with the state government officials.

“We want to assure all Nigerians that the government of President Buhari will continue to do all that is necessary to secure Nigerians, their places of business, worship and learning while working with the various stakeholders at all levels to make this possible”, the statement added.



Caveat

In a separate statement, the Youth Representative in the Caretaker Committee of the party, Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed has urged Nigerians to be wary of individuals using the name of he party to make public statements.

He warned members of the party who are not part of the 13-member CECPC to refrain from speaking for the national leadership of the APC.

“The party wishes to inform the general public, especially members of the media that the members of the defunct Exco which was dissolved at the last National Executive Committee NEC meeting of the party do not speak for the party, and thus should not be quoted as such.

“We have seen statements published on the media quoting defunct members of the party’s dissolved executive and attributing it to the party; this is unacceptable and we will like to make it clear that only members of the current National Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Committee may speak for the party”, he stated.

SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/apc-apologises-to-kankara-boys-says-incident-wont-repeat-itself-2/

King2019:
I can bet the moniker that liked this post is AdolfAbokki

Thnx for calling my attention. I just liked and shared it.. Oya wail on!

SilverNorGold:
Lol, my brother.. When you go stop dey wail?

CC: AdolfAboki

SAY NO TO CULTISM!

God bless Nigeria.

SilverNorGold:
Nawa o.. .. Corruption everywhere, LEFT, RIGHT and CENTER!

Scandal everywhere, LEFT, RIGHT and CENTER...

Even here on Nairaland... The kind of corruption, injustice, nepotism, abuse of power and bigotry currently going on on this Forum, I don't think our corrupt politicians can match them!

YET we want the government to CHANGE? HOW? When we have sacred cows on this Forum? When people are being gagged for having dissenting opinions?

Unless WE CHANGE, there CAN NEVER BE CHANGE!

May God heal Nigeria.

100% the truth!

SilverNorGold:
Do people still support PDP in Nigeria?

Even Satan has followers sire

privaldo:
? I thought I clearly defined it.

LOL, I am done with you!

privaldo:
Hate Speech is different from Violent Speech. "I hate Buhari" is an example of hate speech while "Buhari should die" is an example of violent speech, and also a threat.

See screenshot

APC the party of the masses.. The only party in Nigeria that cares about the common man. May she live long!

jajeri3216:
Hate speech is free speech, you can't be picking and choosing.

Freedom of speech is guaranteed, but there are limitations, hope you are aware?

privaldo:
What you tag hate speech is simply someone's freedom of expression. This is a democracy and until we stop "officially" being a democracy, you have no right to stop someone or a groups freedom of expression.

If it's capable of disrupting the peace of the society or capable of infringing on the rights of others, then it's an offence, and should be regulated.

loyedammy:
All this Buharist no just wan get sense....they are only regulating Contents on child porn, violence, terrorist and those that decide to commit suicide online. They are not regulating free speech.

Free speech is a fundamental human right, get that into your broken skulls

They're regulating it to prevent what they consider a troubling menace peculiar to their society.

Here in Nigeria, fake news and hate speech are the most troubling menaces, followed by banditry/ Terrorism/Militancy like IPOB, Boko Haram, Niger Delta Militants, etc.

Nobody is regulating free speech. That's another fake news and propaganda. Ironical, right?

A welcome idea. Nigeria should also follow suit. Hate speech and fake news are worse than terrorism!

May God Almighty help Nigeria.

FirstSon01:
As dumb as ever

He's right. Ask your brother to resign first. Hypocrite

SilverNorGold:
Nice..



Those who are not comfortable with the way things are run should humbly resign. That's integrity..

These "saints" allegedly resigned because they believe that the State Government and the party leadership are unjust. They never commissioned some social media misfits to spam everywhere with calls for the leadership's resignation..

Hopefully, those unpatriotic and hypocritical clowns calling for President Mohammadu Buhari's resignation will take a cue from these principled principal officers and ask their sons and daughters to also resign.. Once this is done, then they'll have the "locus standi" to accuse President Mohammadu Buhari of refusing to "pick their calls".... Until then, we are strongly behind our beloved Baba and his administration and we pray that God Almighty will continue to strengthen him until Nigeria is uplifted...

God bless President Mohammadu Buhari.
God bless all patriotic Nigerians.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I agree with you 100 percent boss. Don't mind those hypocrites. Corrupt nd hypocritical people everywhere!

God bless you too.

Nazgul:
And you're happy.

Just reminding you na

Nazgul:
I'm only concerned about 65 people who liked your post and I'm working tirelessly to ensure that they get the desired psychological help that they deserve.

Edit the number, bro. E dun pass 65

officialfestus:
abeg forget the op,the guy brain dey infested with maggots.

Why bring insult into this na?

Greatest100:
There is no permanent friend in politics but interest. I see the two of them united in soon.

Well said!

morinto:
Hope god fatherlism will end permanently in Edo state

Not anytime soon, bro.. Na mere political rhetoric.

Overtaking is allowed, Phillip Shaibu..

God bless Nigeria...

President Mohammadu Buhari will do the needful, I trust him!

God bless President Mohammadu Buhari.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ILoveDemMANNA:
The Government should go all the way out to bring these innocent kids back and may everyone involved in this just like the Chibok girls never see the new year coming by.

AMEN! @ the emboldened.

BEHOLD THE ENEMIES OF NIGERIA QUOTED BELOW!

Marine54:
Buhari is the abductor..

illicit:
Another scam loading....

LookInTheMirror:


Okay dont shoot the kidnappers, play with them? maybe even dash them houses and cars right?
Leave the North Alone never cry for them let them live in what they created for themselves

MoxxxxO123:
Shit country, so many ill news Everytime .

Truvel:
U Don See Children 4 Here Na.

Lol, bro, it's a serious issue

Europeanian:
Most times, people push their true love away because of futile pride.

Hmm.. Not pride, bro. But thanks for your contribution. Really appreciate