NIMC reacts over extortion allegation on data modification

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has stated that it doesn’t have agents for modification of data and that it operates a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of extortion, falsification, or unethical practices by staff or licensed Front-End Partners.
NIMC made this known in a statement following a media report alleging that some enrolment agents in Abuja are collecting money from applicants for falsification of dates of birth.
“For the records, all NIN data modifications are done online through the NIMC self-service modification portal – selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng – and no physical modification is allowed.

“The public is hereby reminded to adhere to the approved statutory modification processes with official guidelines and fees”, the Commission added.
NIMC urged NIN holders to report any cases of extortion or misconduct through its official complaint channels:(+234-9-134959433, 08155015388) actu@nimc.gov.ng, ieu@nimc.gov.ng.

The Commission reassured that the integrity of the National Identity Database remains secure and vowed to continue to strengthen transparency, accountability, and trust in Nigeria’s identity management system.