The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted the public about the indiscriminate printing of unauthorised National Identification Number (NIN) cards by some individuals, cyber cafes and organisations.
Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the Head, Corporate Communications Unit of NIMC issued the warning in a statement on Monday, noting that the perpetrators charge unsuspecting members of the public exorbitant fees.
“The Commission has not authorised anyone or organisation to print card in place of the NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card. This act is against the NIMC Act no 23, 2007. To this end, the general public and organisations are advised to stop printing any NIN cards against the authorised NIMC GMPC.
“The so-called NIN card is not authorised by NIMC, and on no account should anyone present it as a means of identification. The security agencies have been notified of this nefarious activity and have been mandated to apprehend those involved. Anyone caught will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement partly reads.
The Commission reiterated that the NIN Slip is the only legal document authorised as a means of identification, and it must be verified upon presentation to access services.
It also disclosed that it has finalised plans to launch the improved GMPC, which is multifunctional and serves as a physical means of identification and payment.
