Nigerians are urged to report instances of harassment or extortion during the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment process to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by visiting one of its locations.
This was stated in a statement released in Abuja on Monday by Mrs. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, the acting director-general of the NIMC.
“NIMC has been made aware of specific reports involving some Front End Partners (FEPs) who were allegedly extorting money from members of the public for NIN enrollment. Even as they are currently being subjected to a revalidation process.
“You can reach out to our official channels, including our website, social media platforms, or our helpline, to report such incidents. Your reports will help us ensure that the NIN enrollment process remains free and accessible to all Nigerians,” she said.
Coker-Odusote added that the commission remained committed to providing a secured and universally recognised identity management system for Nigeria.
She said that NIMC would not tolerate any act of extortion or harassment of citizens in enrollment centres.
“We want to strongly condemn and address such unlawful activities. It is crucial to emphasise that these actions are not only unethical but also illegal.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy for such misconduct; anyone found engaged in such activities will face the full force of the law,” she said.