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September 19, 2019
TheNational Identity Management Commission, NIMC, says it is collaborating withthe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to prevent foreigners from enrolling asNigerians in the National Identity Scheme.
NIMCDirector General, Aliyu Aziz stated this speaking with Newsmen in Abuja onThursday.
Hesaid that the NIS officials have been helpful, especially in enrollment centreswithin the border communities across the country.
Azizsaid foreigners residing in the country are allowed to register, notinghowever, that their registration does not cover citizenship.
Heexpressed confidence that the registration would assist in resolving identityand security issues bedevilled the country.
He,however, said that NIMC is faced with challenges of power and internet servicessupply in enrolling people in rural communities where electricity and networkare still issues.