NIN Enrolment Hits 110 Million – NIMC
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers (NIN) has increased to 110 million.
This represents a 2.39% increase from the 107.34 million that was recorded as of the end of May 2024.
NIMC’s Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, confirmed the new figure at an ongoing event to commemorate the sixth edition of the National Day of Identity on Monday in Abuja.
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She stated that this accomplishment results from the strategic plan implemented by the current NIMC management, highlighting that the role of DPI has become indispensable to Nigeria’s economic development.
She said, “The role of DPI has become indispensable to Nigeria’s economic development, as it offers a framework that connects citizens to essential services such as social welfare, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion. At the forefront of this transformation is NIMC, responsible for the National Identification Number, which has enrolled over 110 million Nigerians.
“This provides a unique opportunity for the other two pillars of the DPI – data exchange and payment – to be layered on foundational identity for its effective development and adoption.”
The NIMC DG added that the digital infrastructure has also assisted the government and financial institutions in facilitating digital payments, digital money, digital identity and digital processes.
