Are you finding it difficult to modify your National Identification Number (NIN) details?
Are you tired and frustrated with visiting the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) office?
If you are on this table, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has good news for you.
You can now modify your NIN details from the comfort of your home.
This move is in response to the challenges Nigerians are facing with identification verification, particularly the long queues at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) offices.
NIMC, which is responsible for managing Nigeria’s national identity database, has become a critical part of the identification process for millions of Nigerians.
Sadly, the stress associated with visiting the NIMC offices has left many Nigerians frustrated.
Now, NIMC has released a comprehensive do-it-yourself (DIY) guide that allows individuals to modify their NIN details from the comfort of their homes.
This step-by-step guide offers a clear pathway for Nigerians to update personal information such as name, address, and date of birth, without the stress of visiting a physical office.
With this new option, NIMC hopes to reduce congestion at its offices and make the identity management process smoother for all Nigerians.
Here is the step-by-step guide to modifying your NIN using the shortcode:
1. Dial the Short Code *346# on your mobile phone.
2. Select NIN Modification : Select the “NIN Modification” option from the menu.
3. Enter NIN : Enter your 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN).
4. Verify NIN : Verify that your NIN is correct and proceed to the next step.
5. Select the modification option you want to update (e.g., name, date of birth, address, etc.).
6. Enter the new details you want to update.
7. Confirm Changes: Confirm that the new details are correct.
8. Confirmation Code: You will receive a confirmation code via SMS.
9. Confirm Modification: Enter the confirmation code to complete the modification process.
10. Receive Update Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation message indicating that your NIN has been successfully updated.
Note: To be eligible to use the NIMC short code, make sure your phone number has met the following requirements:
– Make sure your phone number is linked to your NIN registration to use this shortcode service.
– Modification requests are subject to verification and approval by NIMC.
– You may be charged a fee for the modification service.
