The management of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned the public of criminal elements claiming to be enrolment agents in Abuja and collecting money from applicants for falsification of dates of birth.
A statement signed by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the Head, Corporate Communications said all NIN data modifications are done online through the NIMC self-service modification portal – selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng – and no physical modification is allowed. NIMC does not have agents for modification of data and the Commission operates a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of extortion, falsification, or unethical practices by staff or licensed Front-End Partners.
NIMC said the public is hereby reminded to adhere to the approved statutory modification processes with official guidelines and fees, the statement said. The Commission urge NIN holders to report any cases of extortion or misconduct through the official complaint channels: (+234-9-134959433, 08155015388), actu@nimc.gov.ng and ieu@nimc.gov.ng.
