The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will no longer permit data modification activities at its National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment centers across the country, Okay.ng reports.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, NIMC said all NIN holders who wish to modify their data must now use the NIMC self-service modification portal.
While this portal had been available for some time, many people continued to visit enrollment centers, often enduring long queues and waiting times to make changes to their personal data.
The Commission announced the policy change on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, explaining that the new measure aims to enhance the National Identity Management System by streamlining the modification process through its secure online platform.
“Modification activities will no longer be conducted in our enrollment centers. Instead, we have launched a convenient self-service modification portal, empowering you to update your information securely and efficiently online,” NIMC said.
The Commission highlighted several benefits of the self-service modification portal, including the convenience of updating information from anywhere at any time. NIMC also noted that the online process reduces the need for long queues and wait times, enhances data security, and accelerates approval efficiency.
