HOW TO GET YOUR NIN (NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) FAST

 

If you are in Nigeria you will be aware that this is what is trending now especially now that we are challenged by the second wave of COVID 19 infection.

NIN, stands for National Identification Number.

Simply put, The NIN is used to tie all records about an individual in the database and is also used to establish or verify his/her identity. All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero (birth) and above are eligible to enroll for their NINs.

Sequel to this, especially with the enforcement by the Federal government that all citizens and residents should get their NIN.

In line with the Federal Government’s wish to consolidate the achievement of the SIM card registration exercise of September 2019, the Minister of Communications and Digital economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami directed that all citizens should secure Digital Identification from the National Identity Management commission and submit to the network operators.

 

ENROLMENT STAGES TO GET YOUR NIN

1.   Fill up the pre-enrolment form online, download and print Pre Enrolment Slip

 

2.   Walk into the nearest NIMC Registration Centre to submit your application with any one of the following Original and Valid supporting documents.

 

3.   NIN issuance, the normal time frame for issuance of National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is 2 to 3 working days from the time the biometric details are captured at enrolment centers.

 

The Transaction ID Slip is required to be stored carefully by applicant as it is required to be presented at the time of collection of NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment

 

The deadline for submission of NIN was Tuesday, January 19^th 2021 but has been shifted to Tuesday 9^th February 2021.