Thursday 1 November 2012

National Identification Number (NIN)....facts you need to know


National Identification Number (NIN)

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a non intelligent set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrollment.

Enrollment consists of;
The recording of an individual’s demographic data
Capture of the ten (10) fingerprints,
Head-to-shoulder facial picture and
Digital Signature

All these will be 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

When this is completed the data is then stored with a unique NIN that was assigned to it.

The NIN once issued 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.

When Can I Get Enrolled?

Enrollment in selected locations has commenced.

 You will be required to provide your demographic data, fingerprints, photographs and digital signature for enrollment into the National Identity Database, by presenting yourself at your convenience at a designated location for the enrollment exercise.

There is provision for pre-registration online. NIN will be issued to you within one (1) week if there are no issues about your identity.

Thereafter your Identity Card will be processed and delivered to you within one (1) month.

However, if there are issues with your enrolment, you will be notified within forty-eight (48) hours and may be invited for physical verification.

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The National Identification Number (NIN) is a non intelligent set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrollment.

Enrollment consists of;
The recording of an individual’s demographic data
Capture of the ten (10) fingerprints,
Head-to-shoulder facial picture and
Digital Signature

All these will be 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

When this is completed the data is then stored with a unique NIN that was assigned to it.

The NIN once issued 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.

When Can I Get Enrolled?

Enrollment in selected locations has commenced.

 You will be required to provide your demographic data, fingerprints, photographs and digital signature for enrollment into the National Identity Database, by presenting yourself at your convenience at a designated location for the enrollment exercise.

There is provision for pre-registration online. NIN will be issued to you within one (1) week if there are no issues about your identity.

Thereafter your Identity Card will be processed and delivered to you within one (1) month.

However, if there are issues with your enrolment, you will be notified within forty-eight (48) hours and may be invited for physical verification.

Kindly click on these links:

To send us friendship request on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/nimc.nigeria

Log on and click “LIKE” to join our facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Identitification-Number/274063049366531?ref=hl

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