FG To Sentence Nigerians To 14 Years Imprisonment For NIN Non-Registration |The Source

By Akinwale Kasali

The Federal Government is set to wield the big stick against those who fail to get their National Identification Number.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, Thursday, April 1, 2021. He spoke during the Weekly Ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Media Team, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Pantami said that it is mandatory for all Nigerians to register for NIN.

He warned that failure to enroll precludes defaulting citizens and residents from operating certain functions like using Banks and Communication services.

Stressing further, he warned that failure to obtain the NIN could lead to between Seven to 14 years imprisonment as stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution, and that no one is entitled to enjoy and benefit from government services without the number.

It was also revealed that over 51 Million Nigerians have registered for NIN as stipulated by the Federal Government.