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The Delta State Government would soon embark on a sensitization of Deltans in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure a comprehensive National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise for citizens across the state.
The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, confirmed the partnership on Thursday, January 15, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the NIMC State Coordinator, Mrs. Obels Robinson Grace, and the Cluster Manager, Mrs. Adego Rosemary in his Office in Asaba.
During the meeting, Dr. Oghenesivbe emphasized that accurate data is the bedrock of effective governance. He noted that capturing the exact number of citizens will empower the state to plan more effectively and ensure that social welfare services and development projects reach those who need them most.
“This collaborative effort is timely and essential. It will help the state government determine the true population of our citizens, allowing for the effective planning and equitable distribution of services like the D-CARE program and other vital social interventions,” Oghenesivbe stated.
He further assured the delegation that the Bureau would utilize its full orientation machinery to take the message to the “nooks and crannies” of the state, ensuring that no Deltan is left behind due to a lack of information.
Earlier, the NIMC State Coordinator, Mrs. Obels Robinson Grace, stated that the commission is leaning on the Bureau’s expertise in sensitization to reach the grassroots through jingles and various media channels.
She explained that the six-week exercise is set to officially commence on January 19, 2026.
Mrs. Grace clarified that the upcoming window is specifically for fresh registrants—those who have never been enrolled for a NIN—rather than for updates or card replacements. She also highlighted the advanced features of the new NIMC cards, noting they are designed to facilitate seamless bank transactions and can even function as Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards.
In a brief interactive session with journalists, the NIMC team clarified that the registration is free of charge for new entrants, urging all eligible residents to take advantage of the six-week window to secure their national identity.
