{"id":18933,"date":"2025-03-24T20:57:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/?p=18933"},"modified":"2025-03-24T20:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:57:55","slug":"nimc-move-to-stop-illegal-nin-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/nimc-move-to-stop-illegal-nin-card\/","title":{"rendered":"NIMC moves to stop illegal NIN card printing, threatens legal action"},"content":{"rendered":"
The National Identity Management Commission has warned against the unauthorized printing of National Identification Number (NIN) cards by individuals, cyber cafes, and other organisations nationwide. The commission issue a public warning against using these services, stressing that only the official General Multi-Purpose Card is recognized by law.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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In a statement released on Monday, signed by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, the commission emphasized that printing NIN cards without authorization is a direct violation of the NIMC<\/a> Act No. 23 of 2007<\/p>\n

The commission stated that security agencies have been directed to penalize offender should they be caught.<\/p>\n

\"NIMC\"
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The statement read \u201cThe Commission has not authorized any individual or organization to print any NIN card as a replacement for the official NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card. This act is illegal and punishable under the law,\u201d<\/p>\n

The commission further urged Nigerians to desist from the use of unauthorized NIN cards identification purposes stressing that only the official NIN slip is recognised by law.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe so-called NIN card being printed by some cyber caf\u00e9s and individuals is not authorised by NIMC. On no account should it be presented as a means of identification,\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAnyone caught printing, selling, or issuing fake NIN cards will be made to face the full wrath of the law,\u201d Adegoke added.<\/p>\n

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The commission disclosed that it has finalized plans to introduce an improved General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC), as part of its plans to satisfy the public need for a physical means of identification.<\/p>\n

According to the commission, the card will serve as both identification and a payment card, courtesy of AfriGO, a local payment solution. Meanwhile, the commission has advised Nigerians to report any cases of unauthorized NIN card printing and to seek clarification through the commission’s official channels.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor any inquiries, the public can reach NIMC via 07002255646, 0815505388, or email\u00a0nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng\u00a0and\u00a0ieu@nimc.gov.ng. We are also available on all social media platforms,\u201d the commission stated.<\/p>\n

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The commission reassured Nigerians of its commitment to prioritize integrity and ensuring that only recognized means of identification are used across the country .<\/p>\n

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