The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has closed its Lagos offices following the gathering of large crowds on Monday who intended to obtain the National Identity Number.
NIMC spokesman Kayode Adegoke confirmed the development, saying the decision was taken over fears of the spread of COVID-19.
The Nigerian Communication Commission had ordered telecommunications companies to, within two weeks, suspend phone subscribers who have no NIN.
“It (NIMC office) was only shut down today in order to adhere to the COVID-19 pandemic safety protocol. Enrollment would commence tomorrow but applicants would be given a tally confirming date of enrolment,” Mr Adegoke told PUNCH.
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso also told the newspaper that the state government did not order the closure of NIMC offices.
He added that state officials only went there to advise the commission.
