Breaking: FG Orders Foreign Diplomats to Obtain NIN.
Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has revealed that it is mandatory for foreign diplomats to obtain the National Identity Numbers (NIN).
Gistlover understands that Pantami disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by his Technical Assistant, Dr Femi Adeluyi.
The Minister stated that an enrolment center has been established for diplomats at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He stated that the NIN registration center is being set up based on the request of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama.
The statement reads:
”The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has approved the setting up of a National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment center at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
” The desk will be set up by Tuesday, 19th of January, 2021.
“This enrolment center will provide support for members of the Diplomatic Corps and will be managed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, through the National Identity Management Commission.
” The center is being set up based on the request of the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in order to simplify the process for diplomats.
“The National Identity Number is mandatory for diplomats who will reside in Nigeria for a continuous period of two years or more.
”It is also mandatory for all other lawful residents in the country as stated in Section 16 of the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007.
“The Law has made it mandatory for Nigerians and legal residents to obtain a NIN since 2007. However, compliance has been low, until recently. “
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