No Break In NIN Registration! Nigerian Correctional Service Fires Back At Critics

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has refuted media reports claiming that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration has not begun in the country’s custodial centres, describing such assertions as inaccurate and misleading.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a press release on Sunday, June 8, NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar clarified that, contrary to the reports, the NIN enrollment process for inmates is actively ongoing and has already recorded considerable progress across numerous facilities nationwide.

“As of June 7, 2025, a total of 59,786 inmates—approximately 74% of the total inmate population of 80,879—have been successfully enrolled into the National Identity Database,” the statement read.

Abubakar credited the progress to strong collaboration between the NCoS and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), noting that the registration of the remaining inmates is underway with systems in place to ensure the process is completed smoothly.

He stressed that the reports suggesting the absence of NIN registration are not only false but also disregard the significant work already accomplished.

The NCoS reiterated its commitment to ensuring that inmates are included in national data systems, aligning with its broader mandate of rehabilitation, reintegration, and digital inclusion.

Abubakar called on journalists to verify their information with appropriate authorities before publication to avoid spreading false narratives that could undermine institutional efforts.