The National Identity Management Commission has assured Nigerians of the safety of the National Identity Database.
This assurance was conveyed in a press release posted via their official X handle on Sunday, March 17th, 2023.
It was issued in response to the recent alleged breach of citizens’ data by a private organization, Xpressverify.
The commission stated that it provides NIN verification services through licensed partners.
NIMC expressed gratitude to media partners and whistleblowers for bringing it to their attention and also assured Nigerians that there’s no data of any sort, as the citizen’s data is safe and secure in Nigeria’s national identity database.
It further reaffirmed dedication to safeguarding and managing data entrusted in its care.
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NIMC ASSURES CITIZENS AND LEGAL RESIDENTS OF DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION pic.twitter.com/oOnsCbsKyz
— NIMC (@nimc_ng) March 17, 2024