The National Identity Management Commission has warned that it has not authorized anyone or organisation to print any card in place of the NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card.
A statement by its Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Dr. Kayode Adegoke maintained that it is against the NIMC Act no 23, 2007.
The warning followed the discovery that some unscrupulous individuals, cyber cafes, and organisations were indiscriminately printing unauthorized ‘NIN’ cards and charging unsuspecting members of the public exorbitant fees.
Adegoke said: “To this end, the general public and organisations are advised to stop printing any NIN cards against the authorized NIMC GMPC. The so-called NIN card is not authorized by NIMC, and on no account should anyone present it as a means of identification. The security agencies have been notified of this nefarious activity and have been mandated to apprehend those involved.
“Anyone caught will be made to face the full wrath of the law. The Commission reiterates that the NIN slip is the only legal document authorized as a means of identification, and it must be verified upon presentation to access services.
“To meet the yearnings of the public, the Commission has finalized plans to launch the Improved GMPC, which is multifunctional and serves as a physical means of identification and payment. The card is powered by AfriGO, a local payment platform.”
He however advised that: “For any inquiry on the above and other issues, NIMC can be reached at 07002255646,
0815505388; emails – nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng, ieu@nimc.gov.ng, and on all social media platforms
