Yemi Obafemi
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a warning to Nigerians to only use its official self-service portal for any National Identification Number (NIN) modifications.
NIMC, in a statement signed by Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, on Monday, advised Nigerians to only use its official self-service portal.
This advisory is aimed at ensuring the security and integrity of citizens’ personal data.
NIMC reassured Nigerians that its official self-service portal, is highly secure, reliable, and convenient.
The Commission NIMC is urging Nigerians to use its official self-service portal at SelfserviceModification.nimc.gov.ng, warning the public against using unauthorised websites.
The statement read in part: “The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to state that in order to ensure the security and integrity of your National Identification Number (NIN) data, modifications can only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal: Selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.”
“Do not attempt to modify your NIN data on any unauthorized websites, as this may compromise your personal information and put you at risk of identity theft,” the statement read.
Highlighting the benefits of the new portal, NIMC noted that the platform ensures data integrity while allowing Nigerians to modify their details without visiting an enrollment center.
“By using the official NIMC self-service portal, you can be rest assured that your data is secure and protected. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of updating your information from anywhere, at any time,” the commission stated.
