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Reiterating zero tolerance for misconduct, modifications of NIN data, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that it no agents for modification of data.
It also said that it operates a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of extortion, falsification, or unethical practices by staff or licensed Front-End Partners.
This was contained in a statement by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications.
It reads "The attention of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been drawn to 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 also 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
NIMC reassured that the integrity of the National Identity Database remains secure and will continue to strengthen transparency, accountability, and trust in Nigeria’s identity management system.