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Report on NIN Registration Delay in 256 Prisons Inaccurate – Official

By Francis Wilfred 

The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has been drawn to a recent publication by a section of the media alleging that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise is yet to commence in all  custodial centres across the country. 

The statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, NCoS, Umar Abubakar state that the report is misleading, inaccurate, and does not reflect the current state of affairs within our custodial facilities.

The Service wishes to categorically inform the public that the NIN registration of inmates in our custodial centres is not only ongoing but has recorded significant progress. A majority of inmates across various custodial centres nationwide have already been successfully enrolled into the National Identity Database through the collaborative efforts of the Service and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). 

Available data show that as at 7th June, 2025, out of the total of 80, 879 inmates  59,786 inmates approximately 74% have been captured into the NIMC platform. 

The registration of the remaining inmates is actively in progress, and mechanisms have been put in place to ensure its seamless completion.

The claim that the registration has “yet to commence” in custodial centres is factually incorrect and fails to acknowledge the substantial work already done.

The Service remains committed to the full integration of inmates into national data systems, including the NIN, as part of broader efforts to promote rehabilitation, reintegration, and the digital inclusion of all persons in custody.

The Service therefore urges members of the media to verify information with relevant authorities before publication, in order to avoid spreading misinformation that may mislead the public and undermine ongoing institutional efforts.

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