The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced plans to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on February 16, 2026.
The Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Kayode Adegoke. The statement was released on Wednesday.
According to NIMC, the move follows a presidential directive. This directive mandates it to take NIN registration to the grassroots across the country.
The exercise is aimed at ensuring the comprehensive registration of every Nigerian citizen and legal resident. This includes children and adults. All will be registered into the National Identity Database.
NIMC said the ward-level enrollment will be conducted free of charge. In addition, the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s drive to deepen identity inclusion. It also promotes inclusive governance, and expands access to public services.
“The ward-level enrolment initiative represents a strategic step towards deepening identity inclusion, decentralising services, and bringing registration to the ward level (communities). As a result, it improves accessibility, reduces travel burden, and promotes nationwide participation.
“NIMC encourages all Nigerians and legal residents who are yet to enroll to take advantage of this opportunity and participate fully in the exercise,” the statement read in part.
The Commission called on members of the public to participate actively in the ward-to-ward exercise and ensure that children, parents and other family members who are yet to enroll are registered within their communities.