NIN: NIMC enrolls 59,786 inmates across Nigeria’s prison

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has enrolled, issued National Identification Numbers (NINs) to 59,786 inmates across correctional centres in Nigeria, in collaboration with Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure inclusivity.
According to the statement released by the Commission on Tuesday, stating that this initiative aligns with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to enrol all Nigerians and legal residents.
It revealed that to date, 74% of inmates have been enrolled and issued NINs, with the remaining inmates to be enrolled in the ongoing inmate enrollment.

The Commission expressed its appreciation to the support of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Comptroller- General, Mr. Nwakuche Ndidi, and the NCoS management and staff.

Furthermore, NIMC annouced to commence ward-level enrollment across the country, a key component of 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 enrol and issue NINs to all Nigerians and legal residents in every ward, ensuring no one is left out.