FG Extends NIN-SIM Deadline As Enrolment Hits 59 Million

The Federal Government has again approved extension of deadline
for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
data verification to October 31, 2021.

The government said the decision was based on request by
stakeholders to accommodate registration in hard-to-reach remote
areas as well as foreigners.

It added the extension would also cover diplomatic missions,
diaspora and address low enrolments in schools and hospitals as
evidenced by enrolment statistics.

The decision also followed a review of the progress of the
exercise, which indicated significant progress.

The government stated therein a statement signed by the Director
of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr
Ikechukwu Adinde and the Head of Corporate Communications of the
National Identity Management Commission NIMC, Mr Kayode
Adegoke.

As at July 24, 2021, there are over 5,500 enrolment systems
within and outside the country.

It would significantly ease the NIN enrolment process and
subsequent linkage of NIN to SIM, the statement further
explained.

The government noted the administration of President Muhammadu
Buhari approved the extension as part of efforts to make it easier
for its citizens within and outside the country, and legal
residents to obtain the NIN.

The statement reads:”The NIN-SIM linkage also makes it easier
for the security agencies to carry out their statutory duties and
the relevant parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and
Digital Economy are supporting them as required. There are now a
total of 59.8 million unique NIN enrolments, with average of 3 to 4
SIMs per NIN.

” With the great number of enrolment centres within and outside
the country, and many more coming up, every citizen, legal
resident, and Nigerian citizens living in diaspora should be able
to obtain their NINs.”

The Federal Government has again approved extension of deadline
for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
data verification to October 31, 2021.

The government said the decision was based on request by
stakeholders to accommodate registration in hard-to-reach remote
areas as well as foreigners.

It added the extension would also cover diplomatic missions,
diaspora and address low enrolments in schools and hospitals as
evidenced by enrolment statistics.

The decision also followed a review of the progress of the
exercise, which indicated significant progress.

The government stated therein a statement signed by the Director
of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr
Ikechukwu Adinde and the Head of Corporate Communications of the
National Identity Management Commission NIMC, Mr Kayode
Adegoke.

As at July 24, 2021, there are over 5,500 enrolment systems
within and outside the country.

It would significantly ease the NIN enrolment process and
subsequent linkage of NIN to SIM, the statement further
explained.

The government noted the administration of President Muhammadu
Buhari approved the extension as part of efforts to make it easier
for its citizens within and outside the country, and legal
residents to obtain the NIN.

The statement reads:”The NIN-SIM linkage also makes it easier
for the security agencies to carry out their statutory duties and
the relevant parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and
Digital Economy are supporting them as required. There are now a
total of 59.8 million unique NIN enrolments, with average of 3 to 4
SIMs per NIN.

” With the great number of enrolment centres within and outside
the country, and many more coming up, every citizen, legal
resident, and Nigerian citizens living in diaspora should be able
to obtain their NINs.”