by The Ajasa News | March 24, 2025 5:53 pm
The National Identity Management Commission has noticed some unscrupu individuals, cyber cafes, and organizations’ indiscriminate printing of unauthorized cards and charging unsuspecting members of the public exorbitant fees.
According to a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Kayode Adegoke (PhD) he noted that the Commission has not authorized anyone or organization to print any card in plac the NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card. This act is against the NIMC Act no 23, 2007.
To this end, the general public and organizations are advised to stop printing any cards against the authorized NIMC GMPC. The so-called NIN card is not authorize NIMC, and on no account should anyone present it as a means of identification. security agencies have been notified of this nefarious activity and have been mand to apprehend those involved. Anyone caught will be made to face the full wrath o law.
The Commission reiterates that the NIN slip is the only legal document authorized means of identification, and it must be verified upon presentation to access services
To meet the yearnings of the public, the Commission has finalized plans to launch Improved GMPC, which is multifunctional and serves as a physical means identification and payment. The card is powered by AfriGO, a local payment platform
For any inquiry on the above and other issues, NIMC can be reached at 07002255 0815505388; emails nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng, ieu@nimc.gov.ng, and on social media platforms.
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