Nigerians applying to change their date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database would henceforth be required to provide an electronic civil registration and vital statistics system (e-CRVS) certificate from the National Population Commission (NPC).
The requirement is contained in new guidelines by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), for date of birth change it released at the weekend via its X handle.
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According to the Commission, in addition to the certificate, NIMC said copies of other valid documents such as identification and application letter for modification will now be addressed to the Director General of NIMC.
Previously, only affidavits and the payment of N15, 000 were required for the modification of age and other modifications on the NIN system.
NIMC explained that with the new guidelines, date of birth modification could only be done once in a lifetime and only at NIMC enrolment centres.
It warned that its licensed agents are not allowed to do date of birth modification and other forms of modification.
In a statement signed by Abisoye Coker-Odusote, the director-general/chief executive officer, the commission said, “This is to inform you of an important regulatory update regarding the revalidation of your license as a Front-End Partner of NIMC.”
NIMC stressed that the revalidation process was mandatory for all current partners and it is intended to ensure compliance with the latest standards and protocols. It noted that the revalidation process will include a thorough review of the third-party organisation’s operations, technical infrastructure, and compliance with NIMC’s policies and guidelines.
Among others, key details of the revalidation process documentation, include that “You are required to submit the following documents for revalidation: Current Business Registration Certificate. Updated Company Profile, Copy of the signed Memorandum of Understanding. Evidence of fees paid to acquire a license. Tax Clearance Certificate for the past three years. Evidence of compliance with NIMC’s technical specifications.
“Provide proof of training and capacity building for your staff involved in the identity enrolment process. Total NIN registered. LLC’s should provide the list of sub-licensees registered under them.”
Meanwhile, the NIMC has budgeted N9.57 billion for construction purposes in 2024. This is contained in the 2024 Appropriation Bill.
The NIMC, which was formerly under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, was moved in September to the Ministry of Interior, headed by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
But last week, the FG moved the commission to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
There however, are no clarifications yet on the forms of constructions expected to gulp the N9.57 billion and this may raise dust in some quarters.
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My NIN keeps bringing in processing error after modification of date of birth and name.pls help