The Nigerian Correctional Service has declared that majority of inmates across various custodial centres nationwide have already been successfully enrolled into the National Identity Database through the collaborative efforts of the Service and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Its added that available data shows that as at 7th June, 2025, out of the total of 80, 879 inmates’ population, 59,786 inmates approximately 74% have been captured into the NIMC platform.
This is against the background of a report that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise is yet to commence in all custodial centres across the country.
The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Umar Abubakar in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, described the report in some section of the media, as misleading, inaccurate, and does not reflect the current state of affairs within our custodial facilities.
It stated that the NIN registration of inmates in the custodial centres is not only ongoing but has recorded significant progress stressing that, the registration of the remaining inmates is actively in progress, and mechanisms have been put in place to ensure its seamless completion.
The Nigerian Correctional Service stated that to claim that the registration has yet to commence in custodial centres is factually incorrect and fails to acknowledge the substantial work already done.
The Service declared its commitment to the full integration of inmates into national data systems, including the NIN, as part of broader efforts to promote rehabilitation, reintegration, and the digital inclusion of all persons in custody.
It therefore urged members of the media to verify information with relevant authorities before publication, in order to avoid spreading misinformation that might mislead the public and undermine ongoing institutional efforts.
