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Registration for Nigeria’s National Identification Number begins in Columbus Oct 21-23

Posted by: New Americans Magazine , October 15, 2022

Registration for the Nigerian National Identification Number, NIN in Columbus, Ohio will open on Friday, October 21, 2022, to Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the RCCG Abundant Life Chapel, 5885 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio beginning 10 am daily.

The National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies Nigerians and residents in Nigeria and is issued by National Identification Management Commission, NIMC after enrolment.

Importantly, it is mandatory for obtaining Nigerian Passport, bank transactions and phone ownership.

The process includes capturing biometric data and other details in the National Identity Database during verification and authentication.

The NIN is set to be used for all transactions in Nigeria requiring identity verification, so you’ll be using your NIN for

  • obtaining your National e-ID card
  • travel (international passport application & acquisition)
  • opening personal bank accounts
  • getting your driver’s license
  • obtaining your Permanent Voters’ Card
  • participating in the National Health Insurance Scheme
  • payment of your taxes
  • transactions related to your contributory pension scheme
  • access to welfare and other relevant services from the Nigerian Government
  • transactions with social security implications
  • land transactions subject to the Land Use Act
  • any other transactions NIMC may so prescribe and list in the Federal Government Gazette

NIMC is engaged in harmonization and integration of data with various agencies across Nigeria who deal with the various services above to ensure smooth coordination of activities.

This is the enrolment of every Nigerian and Legal Resident from the age of 16 years and above.

Those below the age of 16 years have to be enrolled as minors.

The exercise which has begun for over a year in Nigeria expected those resident in Nigeria, to have the listed supporting documents and how are listed below:

Walk into the nearest NIMC Enrolment Centre with your BVN if you have one and any of the following required Original and Valid supporting documents:

  • Old National ID Card
  • Driver’s License
  • Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
  • Nigerian International passport
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community
  • Birth certificate
  • Declaration of age
  • Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader
  • NHIS ID card
  • Government staff ID card
  • Registered/recognized private organization staff ID card
  • School ID Card (private/public)
  • Tax Clearance certificate
  • Valid immigration documents
  • Nigerian Commission for Refugees (NCFR) Refugee Certificate
  • Refugee ID card
  • Refugee Factsheet

Meanwhile, booking details could be made on 3179091860 or 3179931124 while a fee of $70 is charged.

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