The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against falling victim to extortion by unscrupulous individuals posing as agents for National Identification Number (NIN) data modification.
This followed reports alleging that some enrolment agents in Abuja were collecting money from applicants to falsify dates of birth.
Head of Corporate Communications of the Commission, Kayode Adegoke, in a statement, clarified that all NIN data modifications are strictly carried out online through the NIMC self-service modification portal — selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.
He stressed that no physical modification is allowed and the Commission does not appoint agents for data changes. According to him, NIMC maintained a zero-tolerance policy against extortion, falsification, or any unethical practices by its staff and licensed Front-End Partners.
“The public is hereby reminded to adhere strictly to the approved statutory processes for modification, along with the official guidelines and fees,” he stated.
Adegoke urged NIN holders to report any cases of extortion or misconduct through the Commission’s official complaint channels:
📞 +234-9-134959433, 08155015388
📧 [email protected], [email protected]
He reassured Nigerians that the integrity of the National Identity Database remains secure, as NIMC continue to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in the country’s identity management system
