Not Every Person Is Eligible To National Identity Card

In Nigeria, the following category of persons are eligible for issuance of the National Identity Card:

(1) Citizens of Nigeria;

(2) non citizens who is a lawfully and permanently resident in Nigeria;

(3) non citizens of Nigeria who is lawfully resident in Nigeria for a period of 2 years or more.

SEE SECTION 16 OF THE NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ACT.

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CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.