Nigeria To Start Ward-Degree Identification Quantity Enrollment February 16
The Nationwide Identification Administration Fee (NIMC) has introduced that it’ll begin nationwide ward-level enrollment for the Nationwide Identification Quantity (NIN) on Monday, February 16, 2026.
The fee mentioned the initiative follows a presidential directive mandating NIMC to increase NIN registration to the grassroots to be able to seize extra Nigerians and authorized residents within the Nationwide Identification Database.
In a press release signed by the Head of Company Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC mentioned the ward-level train is aimed toward making certain complete registration of all residents and authorized residents, together with youngsters and adults. The enrollment will probably be performed freed from cost.
In accordance with the fee, the transfer aligns with the Federal Authorities’s Renewed Hope Agenda beneath President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which seeks to advertise inclusive governance, nationwide growth and broader entry to id companies.
NIMC described the ward-level rollout as a strategic step towards decentralising id companies and enhancing accessibility, significantly for residents in rural and underserved communities. By taking enrollment centres nearer to communities, the fee mentioned it hopes to cut back journey burdens and encourage wider participation.
As a part of preparations for the train, NIMC mentioned it has begun partaking key stakeholders at nationwide, state and native authorities ranges. Sensitisation and consciousness campaigns are ongoing to coach the general public on the significance and advantages of acquiring a NIN.
The fee disclosed that state governments, native authorities authorities, conventional rulers, neighborhood leaders, market associations and faith-based organisations are being consulted to make sure seamless implementation throughout wards nationwide.
NIMC urged Nigerians and authorized residents who’re but to enroll to reap the benefits of the chance, calling on households to register their youngsters, mother and father and wards in the course of the train.
The ward enrollment schedule, which is able to information the rotational motion of licensed front-end companions and NIMC workers, is offered on the fee’s web site.
Adegoke mentioned for inquiries, help or complaints, members of the general public can contact NIMC by its toll-free line.
The fee reiterated its dedication to increasing id protection throughout the nation and strengthening the nationwide database as a basis for efficient planning, service supply and {economic} inclusion.
By Michael Olugbode
Times Nigeria