Source: Technext
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced its plans to launch an NIN registration app for Nigerians in the diaspora. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Technical Adviser to the Director General of NIMC on Media and Communications, Ayodele Babalola.
Babalola said that the NIMC DG, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote announced this plan during a strategic meeting at the office of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Chairman/CEO Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa during a courtesy visit on Monday.
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According to the statement, the new app will allow Nigerians in the diaspora to seamlessly enrol for their National Identification Number (NIN) through a user-friendly self-service application. The app will go live in February 2024.
Shedding more light on the upcoming self-service app, the NIMC DG said it would provide a contactless and seamless experience for Nigerians in the diaspora seeking to obtain their National Identification Numbers (NIN).
“As part of the process, a dedicated Diaspora Focal Point Desk will be established at the NIMC Office to ensure swift resolution of issues within 24 hours. This customer-centric approach aims to provide efficient support to Nigerians abroad in line with the agency’s commitment to quality service delivery.” the statement reads in part.
The NIMC DG further emphasized that the new app for registration of Nigerians in the diaspora into the NIN database aligns with her commitment to enhancing service delivery and creating a hassle-free system for Nigerians abroad.
Reacting to the development, the Chairman of NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa expressed gratitude to the NIMC delegation for the innovative solution while acknowledging the forward-thinking strategy adopted by Engr. Coker-Odusote.
She further highlighted the significance of the new system, emphasizing its capability to easily link NIN with international passports for Nigerians residing outside the country.
According to her, the strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in leveraging technology to enhance the accessibility of critical identity services for Nigerians in the Diaspora.
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Source: Technext
