A statement jointly signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission and Kayode Adegoke, Hhead, Corporate Communications, National Identity Management Commission , stated that the minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim conveyed the approval of the federal government to extend the deadline.
The statement noted that stakeholders have applauded the federal government on the significant growth in the number of NIN enrolments and the increased drive to enlighten Nigerians and legal residents across the country. As of 30th December 2021, the National Identity Management Commission has issued over 71 million NINs with over 14,000) enrolment centres set up across the country.Furthermore, the National Identity Management Commission has also set up enrolment centres in over 31 countries to cater for Nigerians in the Diaspora.
Following the request by stakeholders, including citizens, legal residents and Nigerians in the diaspora, the federal government has extended the deadline of the exercise to the 31st of March, 2022. This extension would enable the federal government to consolidate the gains of the process and accelerate the enrolment of Nigerians in key areas like the remote areas, diaspora, schools, hospitals, worship centres, and the registration of legal residents.
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