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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami has said diplomats who will reside in Nigeria for a continuous period of two years or more must register and get their National Identification Number (NIN).
Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, quoted Pantami to have said, stressing that the NIN is also mandatory for all other lawful residents in the country.
In a statement to this effect, Pantami said an NIN enrollment centre has been approved for setup at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The desk will be set up by Tuesday, 19th of January, 2021. This enrollment centre 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 centre is being set up based on the request of the Honourable 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. The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy remains committed to creating an enabling environment for all Nigerians and legal residents to obtain their Digital Identity Number,” the statement reads.