The National identity Management
Commission (NIMC) has revealed that obtaining National Identity Cards for
minors cannot be done until they are 16.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by
the Head, Corporate Affairs of the commission, Mr. Loveday Ogbonna who stated
that minors can only be issued with National Identification Number (NIN) if they are accompanied by their parents, who also must have obtained their National ID Cards.
Mr Ogbonna stated that minors
must present their birth certificate, school admission letter or any other
relevant school documents like the National
Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)
identity card in order to apply for the card.
He said, “Relevant documents
proving the minor’s identity should be provided by the parent or guardian at
the enrollment center.
The applicant’s parent or
guardian must also provides his or her initially issued NIC slip or
verification”.
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