The acting Director General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said that it is criminal to engage in third-party services or offer bribes to NIMC officials in order to expedite National Identification Number registration or modifications.

This was according to a statement issued by NIMC on Wednesday, detailing the importance of adhering to proper procedures established by the agency.

The acting DG stressed that the commission was committed to ensuring that all registration processes are carried out seamlessly and in strict accordance with existing laws and regulations.

“We have a responsibility to safeguard the integrity of the NIN modification process and to protect the rights of every Nigerian citizen.

“Engaging third-party services or paying bribes compromises this process and is against the law,” she reiterated.