Whereas the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has said that over 200 officially endorsed National Identity Number (NIN), registration center are active to ensure seamless registration and compliance with COVID-19 protocol, many Nigerians have argued that 200 centres are not enough for a country of over 200 million.
Barring their minds during a vox-populi conducted by our correspondents in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu, respondents said the country needs well over 1000 centres for truly seamless registration.
The Commission gave the information as it released tips for safe NIN registration in line with COVID-19 guidelines.
In a guideline released on it’s official social media handles, the NCC advised those seeking to register for NIN to use one of the over 200 licensed NIN enrollment centres and agencies nationwide to avoid large groups.
The NCC advised Nigerians and foreigners undergoing the NIN registration to observe all COVID-19 protocols such use of facemask, observance of social distancing while waiting in the queue, it advised Nigerians to stay at least 6 feet from the next person on the queue.
The Commission also encouraged members of the public to use hand sanitizers frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth as they wait to be captured for the NIN.
