National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the commencement of a nationwide ward-level enrollment exercise for the National Identification Number (NIN), effective from Monday, February 16, 2026.
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The initiative follows a presidential directive mandating NIMC to extend NIN registration to grassroots communities and wards across the country, ensuring every Nigerian citizen and legal resident, including children and adults, is captured in the National Identity Database.
Head, Corporate Communications, NIMC, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, in a statement Wednesday, said the exercise is free of charge and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, promoting inclusive governance, national development, and broader access to identity-linked services.
He described the ward-level rollout as a strategic decentralization effort to enhance identity inclusion, minimize travel challenges, and boost participation at the community level.
“NIMC encourages all yet-to-enroll Nigerians and legal residents to seize this opportunity for registration,” Adegoke stated, stressing its role in fostering nationwide identity coverage.
To guarantee hitch-free implementation, NIMC has launched sensitization campaigns engaging stakeholders at national, state, and local government levels.
These include state governments, local government heads, traditional rulers, community leaders, market associations, and faith-based organizations, all pivotal to mobilizing residents for the exercise.
Adegoke noted that rotational schedules for licensed front-end partners and NIMC personnel would guide operations across wards, with details accessible on the NIMC website: www.nimc.gov.ng.
Members of the public can dial the toll-free line, 08000616462, for enquiries, assistance, or complaints.
The commission urged massive turnout to register children, parents, and family members within local communities, positioning the drive as a pivotal step toward a fully identified populace.
