The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the enrolment of foreign diplomats in Nigeria, NewsSpecng has learnt.
The Government had given an ultimatum to all mobile phone users residing in Nigeria to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their phone numbers, including foreign diplomats in the country.
The diplomats, it was gathered were provided a special centre which is located at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
In a statement by Mr. Kayode Adegoke,
Head, Corporate Communications, the special centre which was at the instance of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Alu Ibrahim (Pantami) is aimed at ensuring seemless enrolment of all diplomats in the country.
The statement reads: “The National Identity Management Commission has commenced the enrolment of foreign diplomats in Nigeria.
“The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) in his bid to ensure seamless enrolment of all diplomats in the country for the purpose of the ongoing NIN-SIM linkage and other needs, directed the setting up of the enrolment center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
“The enrolment of the diplomats started on Monday 18th January, 2021.
“Also, the NIMC wishes to assure members of the general public that all hands are on deck to ensure the enrolment of all Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database.”
