INEC to use NIN verification against duplicate voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it volition fortify its concern with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by utilizing the National Identification Number (NIN) to verify voters and destruct duplicate elector registrations up of aboriginal elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this connected Wednesday portion receiving the Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her absorption squad during a courtesy sojourn to the commission’s office successful Abuja.

Amupitan said the collaboration follows the signing of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026.

According to him, INEC’s recently introduced online Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) level already requires applicants to supply their NIN for individuality verification.

He added that person integration with NIMC would marque elector registration easier portion improving the credibility of the electoral process.

“The Commission sees tremendous opportunities for collaboration with NIMC, peculiarly successful elector registration, information verification and the elimination of duplicate elector records,” Amupitan said.

INEC to usage NIN verification against duplicate elector registration