NIMC Begins Registration of Foreign Diplomats

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has begun the enrolment of Foreign Diplomats for National Identity Numbers (NIN).

Spokesman of the National Identity Commission Kayode Adegoke disclosed on Friday.

Adegoke, in a statement noted that it was in line with the directive of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami.

Pantami in his bid to ensure seamless enrolment of all diplomats in the country for the purpose of the ongoing NIN-SIM linkage and other needs, directed the setting up of the enrolment center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Adegoke said.

He added that the enrolment of the diplomats started on the 18th of January.

Adegoke called for the cooperation of the citizens for the success of the on-going registration exercise.

He said all hands should be on deck to ensure the enrolment of all Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database.