The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has approved the setting up of a National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment centre at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to a press release signed by the Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Femi Adeluyi, disclosed that Geoffery Onyema, the Minister of Foreign Affairs initiated the setting up of the centre to simplify the registration process of NIN for diplomats.
Before this day, it will be recalled that the federal government had announced the suspension of the sale and activation of new SIM cards across all network and made it compulsory for all subscribers to register and update their SIM with National Identification Number.
“The National Identity Number is mandatory for diplomats who will reside in Nigeria for a continuous period of two years or more. It is also mandatory for all other lawful residents in the country as stated in Section 16 of the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007.
He concluded that “The Law has made it mandatory for Nigerians and legal residents to obtain a NIN since 2007. However, compliance has been low, until recently. The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy remains committed to creating an enabling environment for all Nigerians and legal residents to obtain their Digital Identity Number.
