IF You Are Yet To Obtain Your NIN, Then Read This

BY CAMI EZENWA

If you are yet to obtain your National Identity Number (NIN), then you should be interested in this piece of information.

It is to the effect that the Federal Government has just launched a mobile application in relation to obtaining the NIN.

It has also equally improved the NIN, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has said.

The Eagle reports that Dr Pantami disclosed the latest information in a statement signed on his behalf by his Technical Adviser, Femi Adeluyi.

 “This is part of the Federal Government’s policy to improve the process of obtaining NIN and linking it to SIM, which was sent to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for implementation”, Adeluyi said.

“The highly anticipated Web Service (MWS) Application, called the NIMC Mobile App, and the improved National Identification Number (NIN) Slip are now available for public use.

“The App provides a secure channel for all Nigerians and legal residents to easily verify and authenticate their identities on-the-go using smartphones.

“It also enables them to link the NIN to their phone numbers.”

The APP, explained the minister comes with an incentive, in the sense that the federal government has waived the N20 and N40 fees for NIN verification by individuals and Mobile Network Operators, respectively.

According to the Federal Government, the App offers a built-in harmonization process that allows for its use across other government services including the NCC, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Federal Road Safety Commission and National Health Insurance Scheme, to mention a few.

“On the other hand, the new improved NIN slip is a pocket friendly and an easy to verify version of the NIN.

“It can be accessed via a self-service Portal, where people who already have been issued the NIN, can log in, download a PDF of the document in color (if preferred), print and laminate as desired.

“The current NIN Slip will remain valid and will be gradually phased-out.

It was also stated that further details on how to download and install the App and download the improved slip are available on the websites and social media platforms of the Ministry and NIMC.

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Users can also download the improved Slip at https://dashboard.nimc.gov.ng”, the statement read.