Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that it would not tolerate any form of extortion and other fraudulent activities in the process of the National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment.
According to its Director-General, Aliyu Aziz, the NIMC is a responsible and responsive Commission that pursues the highest ethical standard in the discharge of its functions.
He reiterated that the Commission has zero-tolerance to corruption, fraudulent activities, and extortion in the process of enrolment and other activities.
Aziz disclosed that this has led to the suspension of some staff and terminated the appointment of a few others who engaged in acts of extortion and unwholesome practices detrimental to its values.
He recalled that in 2020, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) adjudged NIMC the third-best Federal Government Agency for its fight against corrupt practices.
“The award underscores NIMC’s concerted and deliberate efforts at stemming the tide of corruption.”
Aziz noted that NIMC has“Instituted effective systems and supervisory checks to counter actions that stand at variance with the Commissions’ corporate ethical standards.”
He called on the public to desist from being enablers of extortion as it would not condone any act capable of destroying its hard-earned integrity.
The DG also urged the public to report any form of extortion and unwholesome practices through its official platforms by calling 08157691214; 09134959433; send e-mail to actu@nimc.gov.ng; or lodge complaints via its website- www.nimc.gov.ng. emphasizing that enrolment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free.
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