By Nkechi Eze
The National Identity Management Commission has noticed that some unscrupulous individuals, cyber cafes, and organizations’ are engaged in indiscriminate printing of unauthorized cards and charging unsuspecting members of the public exorbitant fees.
Kayode Adegoke PhD, Head, Corporate Communications in a statement signed stated that the Commission has not authorized anyone or organization to print any card in place of the NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card. This act is against the NIMC Act no 23, 2007.
To this end, the general public and organizations are advised to stop printing any card against the authorized NIMC GMPC. The so-called NIN card is not authorized by NIMC, and on no account should anyone present it as a means of identification. Kayode further hinted that Security agencies have been notified of this nefarious activity and have been told to apprehend those involved. Anyone caught will be made to face the full wrath o law.
The Commission reiterates that the NIN slip is the only legal document authorized as a means of identification, and it must be verified upon presentation to access services
To meet the yearnings of the public, the Commission has finalized plans to launch Improved GMPC, which is multifunctional and serves as a physical means identification and payment. The card is powered by AfriGO, a local payment platform
For any inquiry on the above and other issues, NIMC can be reached on 0815505388; emails nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng, ieu@nimc.gov.ng, and on social media platforms.
