Badagry (Lagos State) Jan.20, 2026 (NAN) Mr Babatunde Hunpe, the Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos State, has warned APC members undergoing e-registration at NIMC against patronising touts.
Hunpe gave the warning during an unscheduled visit to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) office in Badagry on Tuesday.
He stressed that National Identification Number (NIN) registration and revalidation are free of charge.
“President Bola Tinubu has directed that NIN registration should be free. Nobody is authorised to collect money from anyone.
“If anyone approaches you within the NIMC premises, do not follow them. They are not staff and only want to extort money,” he said.
He said his visit was to commend NIMC staff for their commitment and growing workload.
“I am here personally to appreciate the staff for the great job they are doing in this council.
“The daily turnout shows their dedication, especially since the APC membership e-registration began,” he said.
Hunpe promised to increase allowances paid to the staff as appreciation for their efforts.
Responding, the Officer-in-Charge of the Badagry NIMC office, Mrs Ann Edomi, thanked the chairman for the gesture.
She said the commission would continue to fulfil its mandate by ensuring prompt registration of residents for NIN.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that NIN registration turnout has risen due to the ongoing APC membership e-registration exercise. (NAN)
