A few days ago, the Federal Government approved 203 National Identity Number agents in Nigeria to assist the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) enrol Nigerians for them to get their National ID card.
As an agent, your role is to capture the data of Nigerians and forward it to NIMC headquarters, the guide is available at: https://infomediang.com/become-nimc-agent
In a communique signed by NIMC Head of Corporate Communications Mr Kayode Adegoke, the agents include 173 agents and 30 state government institutions.
The publication of the approved NIN enrolment agents followed a directive by the National Communications Commission to telecom operators that phone line not linked to NIN should be blocked.
Major telecommunication operators such as MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile also released codes for their customers to link NIN to phone line.
What is NIMC?
In 2010, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) was created by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007.
NIMC was mandated to register and allocate to every Nigerian a unique National Identification Number (NIN).
Some of the purposes of the NIN to create a national identity database and eradicate identity fraud and for security measure.
Upon registration, individuals will be provided with a NIN and eventually a national ID card, even though the ID could take more than three years to arrive.
By 2018, the NIMC promised Nigerians that by the end of 2019, 70 million Nigerians would have received electronic National Identity Cards (e-ID), but they failed.
The current security challenges prompted the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directing telecommunications operators like MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile and others to block all SIM cards that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers in two weeks.
It’s believed that if an individual’s NIN data is linked to their telecom line, it could help in tracking kidnappers, criminals who use SIM card to make a call.
So if you’ve enrolled for National Identity Management System but you can’t find your NIN Slip at the moment, don’t worry, here is how to easily check it on your mobile phone with just N20.
Also, all registered persons can retrieve their NIN by dialling *346# on their registered phone number for all the major networks.
Quick facts about active Telecom subscribers (telephony) in Nigeria
As of October 2020, the active Subscribers for Mobile Telephony in Nigeria according to StatiSense, a Data Tech Company is as follows:
- MTN: 83.3m [40.14%]
- Airtel: 56.2m [27.08%]
- Globacom: 55.1m [26.53%]
- 9mobile: 13m [6.24%]
Why Private sectors were licensed
Capturing of Nigerians’ details into the National Identity Database is a huge task considering the population of Nigeria (more than 200 million people).
As such, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. lsa All Ibrahim (Pantami), approved the licensing of 173 private sector Agents and 30 State Governments/Public Sector Institutions (making 203 in all) to conduct enrolment of Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database (NIDB) on behalf of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
How the NIN enrolment agents were shortlisted and selected
There was an advertisement in 2019 for interested firms and institutions to submit Expression of Interest.
Subsequently, the licensed agents were approved after successfully fulfilling all the conditions in the advert as a first step towards the take-off the National Digital Identity Ecosystem project.
There are also accredited registration locations in Canada, Germany, Togo, UK, Australia, and other countries around the world for Nigerians in the diaspora.
6 Categories of Enrolment Agents:
The approved agents are in six categories, they are:
- Category A: Private Limited Liability Company (87)
- Category B: Non-governmental organisation and civil society organisations (7)
- Category C: Start-Up companies and small, medium enterprises (46)
- Category D: Small, Medium Enterprises SMEs B1 (33)
- State Government-Public Sectors Institutions (16)
- Public Sectors Organisations (16)
203 NIN Enrolment Agents in Nigeria
Below are the NIMC approved agents who are to commence enrolment of all Nigerians and legal residents immediately.
- AndyzInegrated Services Ltd
- Atl Activate Tech Limited
- Basaleh Global Services Ltd
- Basmak Technologies Ltd
- Adebola Sobanjo Company Ltd
- Afritech Multiconcept Ltd
- Airtel Network Limited
- Aliph Technologies Ltd
- Dantata Universal Services Nig Ltd
- Datamining Company Ltd
- Datees Global Concept Ltd
- DavedestInegrated Service Ltd
- Dune Engineering & Construction Ltd
- Amex West Africa Ltd
- Bellokano.Com Ltd
- Beu-Synergy Solutions Ltd
- Biosec Solutions Ltd
- Biosecureone Ltd
- Blackstones Engineering Ltd
- Citizen Helpline Ltd
- Cobaz Projects Ltd
- Cynox IT Ltd
- Electronic Payplus Ltd
- Estabet Synergy Ltd
- Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9Mobile)
- Etranzact
- File Solutions Limited
- Joeson Consult Ltd
- Joma Investments Ltd
- Juads Technologies Ltd
- Kevone Consult Ltd
- Khahus Consulting Solutions Ltd
- Kimberely Matt Nig Ltd
- Knowledge Resource Ltd
- Knowledge Square Foresight Ltd
- Kruggerbrent & Co Ltd
- Lasventures Global Services Ltd
- Laukamz & Co Ltd
- Leema Investment Nig Ltd
- Fingertips Enterprises Int. Partners Ltd
- FlexisafEdusoft Ltd
- Globacom Limited
- Greenmozis Ltd
- Hunter & Cook Ltd
- Ibolda Health International Ltd
- Interra Networks Ltd
- Jetlink Limited
- Lexington Technologies
- Nouveltech Ltd
- NQLB Nig Ltd
- Office Machines Nigeria Limited
- Pandus Powell’s Nig Ltd
- Paychex International
- Payvision Plus Nig Ltd
- Pen Prime Ltd
- Phase Point Platforms Ltd
- Pyrich Group Ltd
- Research and Data Solutions Ltd
- Rhino Niger Networks Ltd
- Liviasoft Technologies Ltd
- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc.
- Multibase Investment Ltd
- Nehemic Nig Ltd
- Ninto Company Nigeria Limited
- Nolia Consult Ltd
- Samuiky Global Ltd
- Sanstonz Consultancy Services Ltd
- Seamfix Nig Ltd
- Service Management Consultancy Ltd
- Slogani Consults Nig Ltd
- Socket Works Ltd
- Softcom Ltd
- Solcorn Technologies Ltd
- Unified Payment Services Ltd
- Vantage Management Consultancy Ltd
- VDT Communications Ltd
- Verifix Concept Ltd
- Verifyme Nig Ltd
- Verse It Ltd
- Volsus Energy Ltd
- Xptech Power Ltd
- Succesory Nig Ltd
- Tech Systems Ltd
- Tenece Professional Services Ltd
- Thrixes Technologies Ltd
- YWC Technologies Ltd
- Zebra Multi Services Ltd
- Africa Youth Growth Foundation
- An Nadaa Educational Foundation
- Arrida Relief Foundation
- Andy Links GPS Data Tracking Services Ltd
- Avas Tech Ltd
- Azera Data Ltd
- Babalola Olawale & Kadeba Ayodele Globacom Office
- Data Formula Global Concept Ltd
- De Blue Shangarilla Limited
- Digidynamics Technologies Ltd
- Dtrexx Continental Services Ltd
- Ebe Data Services Ltd
- Ekuleku Innovation System Ltd
- Excellent World Foundation
- Hadejia Ina Mafita Initiative Community Based Organization
- Mimido Initiative & Development
- Murna Foundation
- AA&T Consulting Services
- Agile Talata Enterprise Ltd
- Emjeh Multi-Investment Ltd
- Gefau Global Services Limited
- Grayhart Ltd
- Improved Data Solutions & Information Technology Ltd
- Joreal Nigeria Limited
- Napi Technologies Ltd
- OAR College of Health & Technology
- Omokhoje Sam-Jegede & Co
- Pomade Consulting Ltd
- Oridum Limited
- Prestigious ICT Investment Ltd
- Prioclen Limited
- Primeage Success Team Ltd
- J-Mech Distribution Ltd
- Kable Premium Hub Ltd
- Kamanda Global ICT International Nigeria Limited
- Kasu Global Consult Ltd
- Layonas Engineering Nig. Ltd
- Legelege Entries & Travs Ltd
- Linx Spatial Systems Ltd
- Moriah Rock International Ltd
- Randaframes Engineering
- Rayons D’or Ltd
- Reffi Global Ltd
- Rovins Global Services Ltd
- Spherical GIS & RS Ltd
- TBL Quantum Digital Tech Ltd
- Teenth Integrated Global Services Ltd
- UGS Technologies Ltd
- Ruks Enterprise International Global Ltd
- Sabon Sara ICT Global Concept
- Seas Data Resources Ltd
- Simpson Ventures Limited
- Spaceblog Technologies Ltd
- A.F. Partnership
- AA & MM Masterclass Enterprises
- Abuchi Ed Ogbuchi & Co
- Adeoye& Associates
- Ajiboye Adeoye & Co
- Himbell Company Ltd
- Hub House Global Limited
- IsahNguru Ventures
- Jibyes Consulting
- Jubilee Computers and Logistics
- Best Internet Café
- Bin Khalifa Global Resources
- Friends Café & Gen Printing Services
- Fx-Keyplus Concepts
- Gomfid Multi Services
- Kayode Ogunro & Company
- Lukadol & Associates Ltd
- Maydan Associates
- Pentium Paul Ltd
- Primetouch Computers
- Real Positive Friends
- Stanford Exclusive Associates Ltd
- Taju Audu & Company
- Theo ICT Integrated
- Miandkay Enterprises
- Micropro Global Comm
- A. Samuelson Business Consult
- New Age Computer CBT Enterprises
- OAR Educational Services & Innovation Centre Ltd
- Olusuyi Agboola & Co
- Parity-Bit Systems
- Yudee Integrated Resources
- Zincom Technology
- Abia State Government
- Adamawa State Ministry of Special Duties
- Kano State Ministry of Special Duties
- Nigeria Postal Service
- Ogun State Government
- Oyo State Ministry of Finance
- Sokoto Investment Company Limited
- Zamfara State Government
- Abuja Enterprise Agency
- Central Bank of Nigeria (Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems Plc)
- Corporate Affairs Commission
- Defence Space Administration
- Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Science & Technology
- Cross River State Government
- Delta State Ministry of Economic Planning
- Ebonyi State Ministry of Information & State Orientation
- Gombe State Government
- Lagos State Residents Registration Agency
- Kaduna State Residents Registration Agency
- Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
- Independent National Electoral Commission
- Joint Tax Board
- National Health Insurance Scheme
- National Pension Commission
- Nigeria Communications Commission
- National Population Commission
- Nigerian Postal Service
- Military Pensions Board
- National Agricultural Extension & Research Liaison Services
- National Commission for Refugees, Migrants & Internally Displaced Persons
How to get the address of the enrolment agents
Locating the exact location of the NIN enrolment agents is simple. For instance, you can simply search for MTN office to get the address.
MTN and other telecommunications firms are approved, agents, simply download the registration form, fill it.
“Digital Identity Ecosystem project’s goal is to increase the number of enrolment centres in the country from the current meagre1l000 to 10,000 and enrolment figures from the current figure of 43 million to 200 million within the next five years,” NIMC said in a statement.
What does this mean?
You no longer have to wait for days at NIMC office to register for NIN, you can now use any of the enrolment agents spread across Nigeria and get things done within minutes.
Please i want to be NIN registration Agent, Am from Gboko Benue State
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I want to become an NIN agent, I have registered company, my office is in Abeokuta , Ogun State. Pls, kindly put me through.Thanks.
I want to be an agent of NIMC in Nigeria in my state loca government to help others in Errol there NIN
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Email. delegacy2020@gmail.com
Sir, the initiative to decentralize NIN registration is a welcome idea. May I know if the window of opportunity to become a NIN registration agent under NIMC is still open and what are the prerequisite condition to be met, Sir?.
I hope to hear from you soonest Sir. Thanks
Yours faithfully,
Omopopo
Hi my name is Auwalu Haruna from Mallam Madori Local Government, Jigawa State, Nigeria i want to become your nimc Agent. I am computer literate i work in computer business center as manager in our town named as A/Finidi Computer Business Centre
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We want to apply for enrollment agent with NIMC. The company name is ROEDEX integrated Services in Kontagora Niger State.
Hello, can you give us a call tomorrow?
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I have a functional business center with basic equipment to operate all documentation and processing services. I want to be an agent for NIN REGISTRATION in my location
Hello Mr Augistine, submit a formal application to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy through NIMC