The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital identity journey, revealing that National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments have reached 122 million as of July 2025.
This represents a 49% increase since January 2022, when the enrolment figure stood at 72.7 million.
Recall that NIMC had recorded 120 million NIN enrolment as at June 2025.
The announcement was made today by Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general/CEO of NIMC, during a two-day workshop with Guild of corporate Online Editors (GOCOP) in Lagos.
Speaking through Engineer Lanre Yusuf, director of Software and Biometrics at NIMC, the DG credited the sharp rise to sustained reforms, improved service delivery, and extensive stakeholder collaboration across government, media, and civil society.
“Every enrolment is a step toward inclusion,” Coker-Odusote said. “Through automation, digital tools, and community outreach, we are ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of background, can access critical services with a secure, verifiable ID.”
NIMC has expanded its footprint by revalidating and training over 7,100 front-end enrolment agents and rolling out self-service platforms to simplify the enrolment process.
The Commission’s partnerships with various government agencies have further boosted enrolment figures, especially among students, farmers, and vulnerable populations.
NIMC Cuts Extortion at NIN Registration Centres by Over 40%
Similarly, Engr. Coker-Odusote, reiterated the Commission has slashed extortion and unofficial charges at NIN enrolment centres nationwide by more than 40%, as part of a broader effort to promote transparency and rebuild public trust in Nigeria’s digital identity system.
she said that enforcement of a standard fee structure and increased monitoring of front-end agents have significantly improved the enrolment experience for millions of Nigerians.
“NIN enrolment is free, and we have taken deliberate steps to communicate this nationwide,” she said. “Any modification or authentication fees are standardised, publicly listed, and closely monitored.”
To complement these reforms, NIMC has deployed grievance redress officers in all 36 states and a 24/7 toll-free line to respond swiftly to complaints.
The Commission is also leveraging digital tools such as the NINAuth and contactless biometric systems to reduce waiting time and prevent bottlenecks that can encourage extortion.
These systemic changes, Coker-Odusote emphasized, are aligned with global best practices under the ID4D (Identification for Development) framework, and reflect NIMC’s commitment to inclusive, secure, and citizen-friendly identity management.
