The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against enabling extortion during the enrolment process of their National Identification Number, NIN.
NIMC warned that it would not condone corrupt acts that would tarnish its image.
The Director-General/CEO, Engr. Aliyu Aziz, stated this while declaring that the commission has zero tolerance for corruption, fraudulent activities in the process of enrolment and other activities.
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His warning was contained in a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC.
He said: ”The Commission, recently, suspended some staff and terminated the appointment of a few others who engaged in acts of extortion and unwholesome practices detrimental to its values.
“We call on the general public to desist from being enablers of extortion as it would not condone any act capable of destroying its hard-earned integrity.
“Remember, enrolment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free.”
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NIMC also urged the general public to report any form of extortion and unwholesome practices through its official platforms by calling 08157691214; 09134959433; send e-mail to actu@nimc.gov.ng; or lodge complaints via its website- www.nimc.gov.ng.
However. In a related story, the Federal Government has suspended officials of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) allegedly involved in extortion at enrolment centres.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami ordered the immediate suspension of the workers involved in extortion of applicants at the NIMC Bauchi and Kaduna state offices.
A spokesperson for the commission Kayode Adegoke said in a statement on Sunday that the suspended officials capitalised on the rush for National Identification Number (NIN) by the public to perpetrate fraudulent activities.
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The minister, in the statement, restated that enrolment for NIN was free of charge, adding that on no occasion should anyone pay to obtain an enrolment form or to have their biometrics captured.
“All personnel involved in the enrolment and NIN issuance exercise must carry out their respective duties professionally, fairly and with integrity,” the statement stated.
The minister urged the public to provide snapshots, footage and other proofs if cases of extortion are seen elsewhere to help the government address the matter.
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