LISTEN UP ZIKITES: GO AND OBTAIN YOUR NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(NIN)

What is NIN?

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrolment. Enrolment consists of the recording of an individual’s demographic data and capture of the ten (10) fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature, which are all used to cross-check existing data in the National Identity Database to confirm that there is no previous entry of the same data. Once this (de-duplication) process is completed the data is then stored with a unique NIN that was assigned to it.

The NIN once issued to a person cannot be used again, (that is, it cannot be issued to another person even if the previous person is dead). It is the NIN that helps to tie all records about a person in the database and is used to check the identity verified.

 

 

Enrol for NIN

Every citizen from the age of 16 years and above and legal residents are eligible to enrol for the National Identification Number (NIN). The process is the same whether you choose the self-service or you require an assisted service. There are different ways you can enrol for the NIN:

 

 

a) Pre-Enrolment (Online)

This is the “do it yourself whenever and wherever you are” process of enrolment. For this option of Enrolment Process, the applicant is expected to visit the official website of NIMC (http://www.nimc.gov.ng) and pre-enrol online by filing the online Enrolment Form and print out a summary sheet that has a 2D Barcode. It is important to note that the Online Pre-Enrolment an initial step in the Enrolment process. The enrolment is only completed after the applicant gets his or her biometric data (finger prints, headshot photograph and signature) captured and processed by an Enrolment Officer at an Enrolment Centre.

	Applicant visits NIMC website: http://www.nimc.gov.ng to access the Enrolment Form or walks into an enrolment centre and use the self-service workstation.
	Fills the Enrolment Form online and print out a summary sheet with a 2D Barcode and Registration Identification Number.
	At the enrolment centre, the enrolment officer scans barcode to pull up the applicant’s information from the database.
	Applicant verifies and confirms the enrolment data on the system.
	Applicant has his/her headshot photograph, fingerprints and signature captured.
	Applicant has his/her supporting documents scanned.
	Applicant’s enrolment is acknowledged; two slips are generated and given to the applicant: (a) Transaction Slip (b) NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment.
	Applicant leaves the Enrolment Centre.

 

 

b) Self-Service 2

This is also a “walk in and do it yourself” process of enrolment. In this form of enrolment process, an applicant walks in to an Enrolment Centre and fill an Enrolment Form (hard copy). The completed form is handed over to the Enrolment Office who in turn captures the biometric data of the applicant and process the data in the completed enrolment form.

	Applicant walks in to an Enrolment Centre and gets an Enrolment Form.
	Applicant fills the Enrolment Form, providing the required demographic information.
	Applicant approaches the Enrolment Officer who collects the filled form and inputs the details into the Enrolment Application.
	Applicant verifies and confirms the enrolment data on the system.
	Applicant has his/her headshot photograph, fingerprints and signature captured.
	Applicant has his/her supporting documents scanned.
	Applicant’s enrolment is acknowledged; two slips are generated and given to the applicant: (a) Transaction Slip (b) NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment.
	Applicant leaves the Enrolment Centre.

 

 

 

c) Assisted-Service

This is a “walk in and get assistance from a Support Officer” process of enrolment. In this method, an applicant walks in to the Enrolment Centre and is assisted by a Support Officer whose responsibility is to guide the applicant in filling the Enrolment Form. The completed form is handed over to the Enrolment Office who in turn captures the biometric data of the applicant and process the data in the completed enrolment form.

	Applicant leaves the Enrolment Centre.
	A Support Officer assists the applicant to fills the Enrolment Form, providing the required demographic information.
	Applicant approaches the Enrolment Officer who collects the filled form and inputs the details into the Enrolment Application.
	Applicant verifies and confirms the enrolment data on the system.
	Applicant has his/her headshot photograph, fingerprints and signature captured.
	Applicant has his/her supporting documents scanned.
	Applicant’s enrolment is acknowledged; two slips are generated and given to the applicant: (a) Transaction Slip (b) NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment.
	Applicant leaves the Enrolment Centre.

Supporting Documents

You are required to being along any of the following as a proof of your identity for your enrolment.

1. Old National ID card.

2. Valid Driver’s license.

3. Valid International passport.

4. Voter’s ID card.

5. Govt. staff ID card.

6. State of origin certificate.

7. Birth certificate/declaration of age

 

 

Collection of the National Identification Number (NIN)

At the completion of the enrolment process, applicant will be issued two (2) slips:  

(a) Transaction Slip

(b) NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment.

 

If the NIN and the Transaction Number slips are not ready at the time of enrolment, applicant will be informed of the date and time for collection of the slips.

 

Applicant can only collect his/her NIN at the enrolment centre where he/she enrolled.

 

NIN can only be collected by an individual after biometric verification and not by proxy.

 

IN AWKA

You can process yours at the Government House(just opposite the SSG's Office). For further information, please call 08144322744.