Registration for NIN rises, more men register more than women
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Registration for National Identification Number (NIN) has risen to 101 million, a shade less than half the 220 million population of Nigerians, according to the latest data released by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The NIMC said issued NINs have reached 101,013,279. The number rose by 5,935,362 in the past six months, having stood at 95,077,917 in January 2023.
Breakdown of figures
Male – 57.3 million (56.76 per cent of total)
Female – 43.57 million (43.2 per cent)
Collection by state
- Lagos – 11 million (male 6 million; female 4.99 million)
- Kano – 8.9 million (male 5.1 million; female 3.8 million)
- Kaduna – 6.2 million (male 3.46 million; female 2.8 million)
- Ogun – 4.2 million (male 2.2 million; female 2 million)
- Oyo – 3.91 million
- Katsina – 3.46 million
- Abuja – 3.4 million
- Rivers – 3 million
- Bauchi – 2.7 million
- Delta – 2.67 million
- Akwa Ibom – 1.71 million
- Imo –1.7 million
- Kogi – 1.69 million
- Enugu – 1.62 million
- Yobe – 1.57 million
- Taraba – 1.45 million
- Cross River – 1.15 million
- Ekiti – 1 million
- Ebonyi – 804,592
- Bayelsa – 635,277
- Diasporans – 447,414 (male 447,414 female 186,034)
The NIMC said there is nearly equal distribution between the North and the South.
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Ensuring a robust identity system
NIMC Director General Aliyu Abubakar has canvassed for advance digital infrastructure and financial inclusion to ensure a robust and secure e-identity system.
He spoke in Lagos at an event tagged, “CIO Club Africa Summit: Digital Economy and Nexus between e-Identity, Connectivity and Financial Inclusion,” where he said the NIMC seeks to provide a unique and secure national identity system, via reporting by The Guardian.
“As we continue to move forward it is very clear that the nexus between E-identity, or digital identity, connectivity and financial inclusion will be crucial to driving sustainable development in the digital age,” said Abubakar, represented by NIMC Assistant General Manager (Database), Femi Fabunmi.
“Part of this nexus is the need for a reliable and secure e-identity system that will serve as the foundation for digital transactions and financial services.
“Nigeria’s efforts in this area are commendable with the National Identity Management Commission working to provide every Nigerian with a unique national identification number and a digital identity card.
“This will enable citizens to access a range of services including financial services securely and conveniently.
“The digital economy relies on high-speed internet assets and reliable connectivity to function effectively.
“Nigeria has made significant progress in expanding broadband assets with initiatives such as the National Broadband Plan and the licensing of new broadband providers.
“However, more needs to be done to ensure that all Nigerians have access to affordable and reliable connectivity particularly those in rural areas.”
