The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached
In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, Kayode Adegoke and posted on its X handle on Thursday, the Commission described the claim as “false and unfounded,” saying the video being circulated is a recycled report from 2024 that had previously been disclaimed.
NIMC said, “The Commission National Identity Database (NIDB) has not been breached or compromised at any point.”
The commission added that it maintains “robust, multi-layered security infrastructure” to protect the personal data of registered citizens and legal residents, in line with international best practices.
It expressed concern over the circulation of what it described as unverified claims, warning that such reports could mislead the public and cause unnecessary panic.
“NIMC urges the public to disregard the video’s content and obtain information about the National Identity Management System only from NIMC’s official channels,” the statement said.
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