This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to enroll all Nigerians and legal residents
Approximately 74 percent of inmates across various correctional facilities in Nigeria have been enrolled and issued with the National Identification Numbers, NINs, with the remaining inmates to be enrolled in the ongoing inmate enrollment.
This revelation was made in a press release issued on Monday by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications Unit of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC.
According to the commission, “The National Identity Management Commission has successfully enrolled and issued National Identification Numbers (NINs) to 59,786 inmates across correctional centres in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure inclusivity.
“This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to enroll all Nigerians and legal residents. To date, 74% of inmates have been enrolled and issued NINs, with the remaining inmates to be enrolled in the ongoing inmate enrollment”.
NIMC appreciated the support of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Comptroller-General, Mr. Nwakuche Ndidi, and the NCoS management and staff, and said it would commence ward-level enrollment across the country; a key component of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen the National Identity System.
NIMC DG/CEO, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote emphasised that the Commission aims to work with strategic partners to enroll and issue NINs to all Nigerians and legal residents in every ward, ensuring no one is left out.