The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has continued to encourage Nigerians and residents who have not yet enrolled for the National Identification Number to take advantage of the decentralised exercise and present themselves at designated ward enrolment centres for registration.
The Commission commenced the ward-level enrolment exercise on Monday, 16 February 2026, and it is ongoing, progressing steadily across the country.
In an official statement issued by the NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, the Commission reiterated that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains a fundamental requirement for accessing critical government services in Nigeria.
“To ensure smooth operations, members of the public are advised to check the NIMC website for the nearest designated enrolment point within their ward, cooperate with enrolment officials, provide accurate information during registration, Visit and follow this NIMC official communication channels for verified information and updates: www.nimc.gov.ng; please include the other social media accounts.” The statement informed.
It noted that NIMC was committed to achieving inclusive identity coverage nationwide and called on all citizens and residents to come out en masse to register and obtain their National Identification Number.
“For further details: contact us at www.nimc.gov.ng or call us on 08000616462.
For pre-enrolment services: kindly use the link below: penrol.nimc.gov.ng
For data modification: visit selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng
For your Digital Identity, download the NINAUTH app on iOS and the Play Store.
NIMC…. providing assured identity,” the statement read.