ICPC Warns of Seven-Year Jail for Fraudulent NIN Registration

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that fraudulent registration of the National Identification Number (NIN) can result in a seven-year prison sentence upon conviction. This warning was issued by Mark Faison, an assistant director at the ICPC, during a security briefing in Abuja.

The briefing was organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and highlighted the risks associated with enrolling non-Nigerians in the NIN system. Faison stressed the need for strict compliance with regulations to prevent corruption and abuse of the system.

Abisoy Coker Odusot, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, noted the increasing cyber threats to the identification system and emphasized the importance of maintaining data integrity. The commission plans to intensify enforcement measures and audits of enrollment partners to ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards.

Suleiman Falad, head of the identification data department at NIMC, warned that any violations would attract sanctions.