- NCoS Debunks Claims Of Inactive NIN Registration.
- Media reports claiming otherwise are false and misleading.
- NCoS vows to complete registration and urges responsible reporting.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise has yet to begin in custodial centres across the country, describing such claims as misleading and untrue.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement issued on Sunday, June 8, the NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, clarified that the NIN registration is not only ongoing but has already recorded substantial progress nationwide.
“As of June 7, 2025, 59,786 inmates—representing about 74% of the total inmate population of 80,879—have been successfully enrolled into the National Identity Database,” Abubakar said.
He attributed the achievement to the effective collaboration between the Nigerian Correctional Service and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which jointly designed and implemented the current registration framework.
Abubakar added that efforts to register the remaining inmates are currently underway, with systems in place to ensure the seamless continuation and completion of the exercise.
“The claim that NIN registration is yet to commence in custodial centres is factually incorrect and fails to acknowledge the substantial work already done,” he stated.
The NCoS reiterated its commitment to digitally integrating inmates into national data systems as a critical step toward rehabilitation, reintegration, and social inclusion.
The Service also urged media outlets to verify sensitive reports with official authorities before publication to avoid spreading misinformation that may undermine institutional efforts and public trust.
