NIMC To Embark On Nationwide Ward-Level NIN Enrolment February 16

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will commence nationwide ward-level enrolment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on Monday, February 16, 2026.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, who stressed that the initiative is in accordance with a presidential directive mandating NIMC to expand NIN registration to the grassroots to capture more Nigerians and legal residents in the National Identity Database.

According to Adegoke, the ward-level exercise, which is free, will ensure comprehensive registration of all citizens and legal residents, including children and adults, in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda under President Bola Tinubu to promote inclusive governance, national development and broader access to identity services.

The ward-level rollout is considered a strategic step towards decentralising identity services and improving accessibility, particularly for residents in rural and underserved communities.

By bringing enrollment centres closer to communities, the commission intends to reduce travel burdens and encourage wider participation, even as NIMC has begun engaging key stakeholders at the national, state, and local government levels for the exercise.

Sensitisation and awareness campaigns are ongoing to educate the public on the importance and benefits of obtaining an NIN. This is a diverse exercise that involves state governments, local government authorities, traditional rulers, community leaders, market associations, and faith-based organisations to ensure seamless implementation across wards nationwide.

The commission, which reiterated its commitment to expanding identity coverage across, further urged Nigerians and legal residents who are yet to enrol to take advantage of the opportunity, calling on families to register their children, parents and wards during the exercise.

The ward enrollment schedule, which will guide the rotational movement of licensed front-end partners and NIMC staff, is available on the commission’s website, www.nimc.gov.ng.