Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State says the government will establish National Identity Number (NIN) registration centres in the 17 LGAs of the state.
He said this in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, made available to newsmen in Jos on Sunday.
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He said the move followed the license granted the state by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to serve as a service provider for the NIN enrolment process.
“By that license, we are empowered to provide data capture and enrolment services for the issuance of the national identity number.
Lalong directed the state Ministry of Science and Technology to liaise with the Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency and the National Identity Management Commission to fast-track the process.
“Arrangements for suitable facilities, manpower and training are to be done speedily to ensure the enrolment of eligible persons within the state,” he said. (NAN)
