Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged its diaspora Front End Partners (FEPs) to settle their outstanding debts while it continues to pay its debts owed to local FEPs. Speaking at a management retreat organized by the Commission at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, NIMC Director-General Abisoye Coker-Odusote emphasized the importance of settling outstanding debts and warned that failure to do so could result in disqualification and disengagement from working with the NIMC.
Coker-Odusote highlighted the significance of the retreat, stating that it focused on strategy and innovation plans aimed at ensuring the success of the NIMC. The theme of the forum addressed strategies to increase enrollment nationwide, with a particular emphasis on the role of FEPs in achieving this goal.
She acknowledged the challenges faced by citizens in accessing NIN registration services, including cases of extortion, and outlined steps taken by the NIMC to address these issues. These measures included the suspension of FEPs to reassess their operations and the implementation of the License Assurance Framework (LAF) to ensure compliance with ethical standards and eliminate fraudulent practices.
Coker-Odusote provided insights into the payment procedure for FEPs, highlighting the meticulous verification of generated NINs before disbursement. While acknowledging the completion of some payments, she emphasized the NIMC’s unwavering dedication to supporting FEPs in alignment with government regulations and stringent data security protocols. This commitment underscores the agency’s proactive approach in fostering compliance and ensuring the integrity of sensitive information. Coker-Odusote’s assurances reflect the NIMC’s resolve to prioritize transparency and accountability throughout the payment process, thereby instilling confidence in stakeholders and promoting trust in the effective management of financial transactions.
Coker-Odusote also reiterated the NIMC’s commitment to transparency, stating that any delays in payment would be communicated to the public. FEPs found to have committed significant infractions will not be reinstated, emphasizing the importance of adhering to federal government values and ensuring free access to NIN registration services for all citizens.
