National Identity Card Functions And Registration Processes

Functions Of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)

According to Section (5) of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 stipulates that the Commission shall

Below Are Some Of The Major Functions Of NIMC

• One of NIMC role is to Create, manage, maintain and operate the National Identity Database, established under section 14 of this Act including the harmonization and integration of existing identification databases in government agencies and integration of existing identification databases in government agencies and integrating them into the National Identity Database;
• Carry out the registration of citizens of Nigeria into the National Identity Database;
• Carry out the registration of non-citizens of Nigeria who are lawfully resident in Nigeria;
• Issue a General Multi-purpose Identity Card to any person registered pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section;
• Collate information obtained by the Commission in pursuance of its functions as stated under the Act and reproducing such information as may be required, from time to time;
• Assign a unique National Identification Number to any person registered pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section and the National Identification Number shall be incorporated into or made compatible with other existing identity related databases or registers in respect of which information or data relating to the registered person has been registered, documented or stored;
• Ensure the preservation, protection, sanctity and security (including cyber-security) of any information or data collected, obtained, maintained or stored in respect of the National Identity Database;
• Establish and maintain secured communication links with any existing relevant identity related database or agency;
• Maintain secured communication links with end users in any public or private organization, agency or body including Card Acceptance Devices, Government Service Centers;
• Collaborate with relevant bodies and agencies in setting of standards and technical specifications for telecommunications links between organizations and for the devices utilized for such communications established or maintained pursuant to paragraphs (j) and (k) of this section;
• Respond to verification enquiries regarding the identification of individuals;
• Perform such other duties which, in the opinion of the Commission, are necessary or expedient for the discharge of its functions under this Act;
• Enter into any form of agreement with any private or public sector based agency or organization for the development or establishment of the Identity Management Solution or for the realization of any of its functions;
• Research and monitor developments in the identity management sector;
• Carry out the registration of births and deaths in Nigeria;
• Collaborate with relevant bodies and agencies in the setting of standards and technical specifications for ICT links between organizations and for the devices utilized for such communications established or maintained pursuant to paragraph (i) and (j) of this section;

National ID Card Enrollment Form

The NIMC has been given the mandate to establish, own, operate, maintain and manage the National Identity Database in Nigeria, register persons covered by the Act, assign a Unique National Identification Number (NIN) and issue General Multi-Purpose Cards (GMPC) to those registered individuals, and to harmonize and integrate existing identification databases in Nigeria. In a few words, the mandate is to provide an assured and secured identity system in Nigeria through the concept of enroll once and be identified for life.

The pre-enrolment form can be filled online through this portal www.nimc.gov.ng click on the link to begin the process. The list of its Nationwide offices and address are stated below for more inquiries.

LIST OF ENROLMENT CENTRES AND ADDRESSES IN NORTH-EAST AND SOUTH-EAST ZONES

LIST OF ENROLMENT CENTRES AND ADDRESSES IN SOUTH-SOUTH AND NORTH-CENTRAL ZONES

LIST OF ENROLMENT CENTRES AND ADDRESSES IN NORTH-WESR AND SOUTH-WEST ZONES