Nigerians in the Diaspora have been assured of getting their National Identity Number in a timely and stressless manner through self-service applications.
This was made known at the Office of Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.
The DG/CEO, National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, made this known during a strategic meeting between the NIMC and NiDCOM in Abuja.
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Coker-Odusote noted that the self-service application, which will be launched in February this year, will be done in a contactless and seamless fashion.
The NIMC DG further stated that since her assumption as the current head of the Commission, one of her numerous lines of action is to form a stronger alliance with NiDCOM to provide quality service delivery and a hassle-free system for Nigerians abroad.
In addition, the NIMC CEO informed that a Diaspora Focal Point Desk will be setup in the NIMC Office to resolve issues within 24 hours.
She applauded Dabiri-Erewa for her forward-thinking strategy, having recognised the pivotal role of the Diaspora Commission and plans to work extensively with NiDCOM.
The Chairman of NiDCOM, while receiving the NIMC delegation, thanked them for innovating a brilliant idea.
According to Dabiri-Erewa, this system will easily allow Nigerians in the Diaspora to link their NIN with their international passports.
The NiDCOM boss congratulated Coker-Odusote on her latest appointment, while giving the assurance that NiDCOM is ever ready to assist NIMC in whatever capacity is needed.