by Seamfix
One of the most important documents you can have as a Nigerian citizen is your National Identity Number (NIN).
Your NIN is a unique number that is used to identify you for life and is issued to you by Nigeria’s Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
To put it this way, this number is a digital version of yourself and no two citizens can ever have the same NIN. It is so important that every single record you have as a Nigerian from your bank details to your voter’s card or your SIM card can be tied and traced to this number.
If you currently have one and you’re wondering what you can use it for, the official NIMC website cites this record to be used for all transactions in Nigeria requiring identity verification.
If you don’t currently have one, this guide will help you with a step-by-step process to get your NIN in Nigeria or abroad – from enrolment to collection,
If you’re above 16 years of age and a Nigerian citizen, you need to be enrolled in the national database to begin the process of getting your NIN.
Enrollment is simply the registration of your supporting documents and biometrics, so all your identity data can be recorded digitally on NIMC’s system.
As at today, this enrollment process is proudly powered by Seamfix’s Android Enrollment Software, enabling over 1.6m Nigerians with valid identities while eliminating the need for paper forms, physical storage spaces and multiple touchpoints.
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Should your location affect your chances of getting a NIN? Absolutely not.
NIMC has made it possible for every Nigerian citizen to have a NIN home or abroad through their online portal and partnership with agents in different parts of the world.
These partners are licensed companies with the legal capacity from NIMC to obtain and transmit biometric data in the operating countries.
For example, if you live in the UK, you can enrol for your NIN at a Seamfix walk-in center in Southampton or book an appointment.
After collecting your NIN, be sure to check out these safety practices to secure your identity data from theft and fraudulent use.
For more information on NIN in Nigeria, please visit the official NIMC website.
Seamfix is a proud supporter of identity management in Nigeria and globally. See more of our work pioneering limitless NIN enrollment here.