By Victoria Onehi
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said 59,786 inmates approximately 74% have been captured into the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) platform.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, disclosed that available data as at 7th June, 2025, shows that out of the total of 80, 879 inmates’ population, 59,786 inmates approximately 74% have been captured into the NIMC platform.
He states: “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 is “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 wishes to categorically state 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).”Abubakar noted.
He urged the public to disregard 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. “This report is misleading, inaccurate, and does not reflect the current state of affairs within our custodial facilities.”Abubakar stated.
