I want to know what exactly is NIN and its uses as being canvassed by NIMC, who can assist?

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrolment. Enrolment consists of the recording of an individual’s demographic data and capture of the ten (10) fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature, which are all used to cross-check existing data in the National Identity Database to confirm that there is no previous entry of the same data.

• The National Identification Number (NIN) consists of 11 non- intelligible numbers randomly chosen and assigned to an individual at the completion of enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB).
• Once a NIN is assigned to an individual, it can never be reassigned, given or used by another person – that makes it unique in nature.
• In the case of the demise of an individual, his/her NIN is retired once a death certificate is presented to the Commission and the individual’s death is established.
• The NIN is used to tie all records about an individual in the database and is also used to establish or verify his/her identity.
• All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero (birth) and above are eligible to enrol for their NINs.
• The NIN should be closely guarded by individuals and not revealed to all and sundry except to relevant authorities when requested (for instance it shouldn’t be disclosed online over social media and should not be printed along with contact details on business cards or other office stationery).