National Identity Management Commission - Nimc Yobe State

*EXTENSION OF THE WARD-TO-WARD ENROLLMENT PROGRAM*

Good afternoon colleagues.
Trust you are all doing very well.

Following the conclusion of the Six(6) weeks initial timeline for the ward enrolment project, the DG/CEO has graciously extended the ward-to-ward enrolment to another 3 months.

Thus far, the total enrolment figure recorded during this timeline stands at over 1.7m enrolments across the wards nationwide. This figure is considered poor considering the number of licensed FEPs and total number of onboarded devices on production at the backend.

Whilst I want to thank all the TDs, RCs , SCs and LGA Supervisors for all the sacrifices, efforts and commitment to the Ward Enrolment Project, it is also important to highlight that overall performance nationwide was not encouraging and a lot of challenges encountered were not properly followed up for resolutions.

To address the Partners/ Agents related issues, a meeting has been held with the FEPs to inform them of the extension , and equally review their performances/scorecard, with an appeal for improved performances going forward.

A meeting of the TDs has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday April 1st 2026 by 11 am for engagement on the ward Enrolment and future target areas.
RCs & SCs are strongly encouraged to throw up location-specific challenges to TDs for deliberation/resolution during this important meeting.

Thank you and have a beautiful and fruitful week.

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, and the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the NIN-enabled Government-to-People (G2P) Card Project for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP).

This collaboration represents a major milestone in strengthening transparency, improving system, targeting and ensuring that Federal Government empowerment initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries efficiently and directly.

Dem no dey tell person again!

If you wan follow for the Renewed Hope movement, your NIN na the only original VIP pass weh you need.

Abeg, no dull yasef!
If you never enroll, sharp-sharp carry-go any NIMC ward-level center for your side.
Make you and Government dey on the same frequency.

NIN na your sure hope... to Renewed Hope!

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The National Identity Management Commission’s Director General/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. (Dr)Abisoye Coker-Odusote, led other management staff to participate in the Ministry of Interior’s 2026 Sectoral Retreat for the Ministry and its agencies, from Wednesday, 4th to Saturday, 8th March 2026.

The Retreat, themed “Accountable Leadership, Measurable Impact: Reviewing Results, Renewing Commitments,” was declared open by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Dr Tunji-Ojo reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to operating an accountable, citizen-centred leadership in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Dr Tunji-Ojo emphasised that the ministry’s solid performance is premised on strong institutional performance and measurable key performance indicators amongst other factors.

The Permanent Secretary of the, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, while delivering the welcome address praised the concerted and consistent efforts of the Honourable Minister in delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu. She, however, encourages all the agencies to focus on excellent service delivery and improved staff welfare.

NIMC DG/CEO, Engr (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by the Director, Strategy and Program Office, Dr Alvan Ikoku, delivered the NIMC 2025 scorecard which was applauded by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. In her remarks, she commended the DG/CEO, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote for impactful transformational leadership and praised the Commission for making remarkable progress.

The Yobe State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, with support from UNICEF, convened a high‑level meeting with chairmen of the 17 Local Government Areas and traditional leaders to strengthen social mobilization for birth registration. Key stakeholders, including NIMC, NPC, ALGON, health agencies, and civil society groups, participated.

Representing the NIMC Yobe State Coordinator, Mr. Fariku Moses Elijah, were Mr. Bala Adamu, Head of ICEU NIMC Yobe, and Alhaji Hassan Bawa, Media Desk Officer NIMC Yobe. Their presence underscored NIMC’s commitment to supporting the initiative and ensuring effective collaboration across all LGAs.

In his remarks, Mohammed Lamba, Director HR from the MLG&CA, who represented the Hon. Commissioner, reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to child protection and urged grassroots leaders to intensify awareness efforts. UNICEF’s Bukar Maimadu highlighted concerns over abandoned babies in Potiskum and Bade LGAs, calling for stronger caregiver support. Technical presentations from NPC and the Civic Birth Registration office emphasized the importance of electronic registration and available services.

The engagement unified stakeholders around a shared goal: expanding birth registration coverage to safeguard children’s rights and improve future development planning in Yobe State.

Alhaji Hassan Bawa
Media and Communication Desk officer
NIMC YOBE

NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (NIMC) YOBE STATE

Date: 2nd March 2026

NIMC AND NOA STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST NIN ENROLMENT IN YOBE STATE

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Yobe and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have enhanced their collaboration to accelerate the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment drive in Yobe State. This was emphasized during a working visit by Mr. Moses Elijah Fariku, Yobe State NIMC Coordinator, to the NOA state office.

Mr. Fariku was received by Hajiya Maryam Usman Shettima, NOA Yobe State Director, and management staff. He presented informational fliers on NIN enrolment, which the NOA Director pledged to distribute to Community Orientation Mobilization Officers (COMOs) across all 17 local government areas for intensified community sensitization.

The partnership aims to bring NIN enrolment closer to communities, reducing distance, cost, and waiting time, thereby improving accessibility and coverage across Yobe State.

Alhaji Hassan Bawa

Media and Communication Desk Officer, NIMC Yobe For: State Coordinator.