It is guaranteed that Nigerians living abroad will receive their National Identity Number (NIN) quickly and without difficulty.
Abisoye Coker-Odusote, the DG/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), convened to strategize the easy distribution of NIN to the diaspora.
Gabriel Odu, media, publicity, and Protocol unit, NiDCOM, signed a statement announcing this.
A Diaspora Focal Point Desk would be established by NIMC to address problems in a day, according to the announcement.
In part, the statement says:
“The NIMC DG further stated that since her assumption as the current head of the Commission, one of her numerous lines of action is to form a stronger alliance with NiDCOM to provide quality service delivery and hassle-free system for Nigerians abroad.
“In addition, the NIMC CEO informed that a Diaspora Focal Point Desk will be set up in the NIMC Office to resolve issues within 24 hours.
“She applauded Dabiri-Erewa for her forward-thinking strategy, having recognized the pivotal role of the Diaspora Commission and plans to work extensively with NiDCOM.
“The Chairman of NiDCOM while receiving the NIMC delegation thanked them for innovating a brilliant idea.
“According to Dabiri-Erewa, this system will easily allow Nigerians in the Diaspora to link their NIN with their international passports.
“The NiDCOM Boss congratulated Mrs. Coker-Odusote on her latest appointment while giving the assurance that NiDCOM is ever ready to assist NIMC in whatever capacity needed.”
