HOW TO ENROLL FOR THE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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.
Once this (de-duplication) process is completed the data is then stored with a unique NIN that was assigned to it. It is the NIN that helps to tie all records about a person in the database and is used to check the identity verified

HOW TO ENROLL FOR THE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER


Every citizen from the age of 16 years and above and legal residents are eligible to enroll for the NIN. (Arrangements are currently being made to ensure that all persons from birth can be registered and enrollment of biometrics from the age of five (5) can be achieved).The process is the same whether you choose the self-service or you require an assisted service.
There are different ways you can enroll for the NIN:
Self Service Enrollment
Stage 1
Applicant visits NIMC website: http://www.nimc.gov.ng/ to access the Enrollment Form or walks into an enrollment centre and use the self-service workstation.
Fills the Enrollment Form online and prints a summary sheet with a 2D Barcode and Registration ID number.
At the enrollment centre, the enrollment officer scans barcode to pull up the applicant data or uses the Registration ID Number to pull up the information from the database.
Alternatively,
Applicant walks into an enrollment centre and picks up an enrollment form.
Fills the enrollment form, providing the required demographic information.
Applicant approaches the enrollment officer who collects the completed form and inputs the details into the enrollment portal.
Stage 2: Applicant verifies and confirms the enrollment data on the system.
Stage 3: Applicant has his photograph, finger print captured.
Stage 4: Applicant has his supporting documents scanned.
Stage 5: Enrollment is acknowledged and a slip is generated and given indicating completion of enrollment.
Stage 6: Applicant leaves the enrollment centre.
b) Assisted-Service
Stage 1: Applicant walks into enrollment centre and request for enrollment assistance.
Stage 2: A support officer assists applicant in picking and filling the enrollment form.
Stage 3. Applicant approaches an enrollment officer who collects the completed form and inputs the details into the enrollment portal.
Stage 4: Applicant verifies and confirms the enrollment data on the system.
Stage 5: Applicant has his photograph, finger print captured.
Stage 6: Applicant has his supporting documents scanned.
Stage 7: Enrollment is acknowledged and a slip is generated and given indicating completion of enrollment.
Stage 8: Applicant leaves the enrollment centre.
c) Mobile-Service
Stage 1: Applicant goes to a mobile enrollment station.
Stage 2: Request an enrollment form and fill it or request a support officer to provide assistance.
Stage 3. Applicant approaches an enrollment officer who collects the completed form and inputs the details into the enrollment portal.
Stage 4: Applicant verifies and confirms the enrollment data on the system.
Stage 5: Applicant has his photograph, finger print captured.
Stage 6: Applicant has his supporting documents scanned.
Stage 7: Enrollment is acknowledged and a slip is generated and given indicating completion of enrollment.
Stage 8: Applicant leaves the enrollment centre.


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