The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned residents of Anambra State and Nigerians at large against submitting their National Identification Number (NIN) to unauthorized individuals or organizations.
This warning follows reports of fraudulent schemes where residents were asked to exchange their NIN for money, an act that violates the NIMC Act No. 23, 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cyber Crime Act.
In a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, the Commission revealed that it collaborated with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to apprehend those involved in the illegal activities.
The suspects are currently under interrogation and will face legal consequences, the statement said.
NIMC also emphasized that neither the Federal Government nor the Commission has authorized such practices. It urged citizens to protect their NIN and avoid sharing it with unauthorized entities to prevent identity theft and fraud.
Violators, it reiterated, will be sanctioned according to the law.
The statement further reads: “At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation. This is against the laws of the Federation. Anyone caught will be dealt with appropriately.
“The Commission had earlier issued a statement warning Nigerians against sharing their NIN or Data with anyone or on any fictitious sites. The NIN can only be used by the holders to access government or private sector services, and it must be verified.
“The Commission has taken necessary measures to curb the activities of these unscrupulous individuals.”
NIMC therefore advised the general public to reach out to the Commission whenever they notice the indiscriminate collection of NIN via its customercare.
The commission thanks all security agencies for their support towards the credibility and success of the NIN enrolment project.
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