The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a Pre-Enrolment Portal aimed at reducing long waiting times and improving the overall experience of Nigerians seeking to register for the National Identification Number (NIN).
The Commission announced the development in a post on its official đť•Ź handle on Friday (today), explaining that the new platform allows applicants to submit their details online, upload required documents and book appointments before visiting enrolment centres for biometric capture.
According to NIMC, the initiative is designed to decongest enrolment centres nationwide while enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Speaking on the new platform, the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Dr Kayode Adegoke, said the portal enables prospective applicants to complete a significant part of their registration process online.
“The new digital platform allows prospective applicants, both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora, to capture and submit their biodata online before visiting enrolment centres for biometric capture,” Adegoke said.
He noted that the move would significantly reduce congestion and long queues that have become a recurring challenge at NIN enrolment centres across the country.
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, described the portal as a major step towards simplifying NIN enrolment for citizens.
According to her, the platform enables applicants to complete a large portion of the registration process online, leaving only biometric capture to be done physically.
“This portal will simplify the enrolment process by allowing applicants to complete a significant portion of their registration online before physical biometric capture,” she said.
NIMC listed several features of the Pre-Enrolment Portal, including online capture and management of NIN biodata, appointment scheduling to minimise delays at enrolment centres, and direct data entry by applicants to improve accuracy.
The platform also supports secure upload of required documents and ensures the confidential handling of users’ information, in line with global data protection standards.
The Commission added that the portal would improve overall efficiency in NIN registration and service delivery.
NIMC noted that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which places strong emphasis on digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
The Commission said the portal reflects its commitment to providing efficient, secure and citizen-friendly digital identity services that are accessible to all Nigerians.
NIMC urged all prospective NIN applicants to take advantage of the Pre-Enrolment Portal, describing it as a faster and more convenient pathway to NIN registration.
It added that the initiative underscores its determination to build a reliable and inclusive digital identity ecosystem capable of supporting national planning and sustainable development.