NIMC Frowns at Extortion Reports on Enrollment, says NIN is Free
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has decried the series of specific reports it had received on act of extortion of citizens in enrollment centers.
The NIMC acting Director-General, Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in a statement on Monday in Abuja encouraged Nigerians to report incidents of extortion or harassment during enrolment for National Identification Number (NIN) to its offices.
She said, “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,”.
Mrs. Coker-Odusote noted that the commission would not tolerate any act of extortion or harassment of citizens in enrollment centers as anyone found guilty would be punished.
“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 added.
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