Chief Fred Okiemute Majemite, a Chieftain of the APC has called on Urhobo people and residents across Delta Central Senatorial District to actively participate in the forthcoming ward-to-ward National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise scheduled to commence on February 16 across the eight local government areas of the district.
Majemite made the appeal while addressing community leaders and youth stakeholders, urging them to mobilise residents at the grassroots to ensure a smooth and successful registration process in their respective wards and communities.
According to him, the Federal Government has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to begin a nationwide ward-to-ward registration exercise in order to bring the National Identity Number closer to citizens, particularly those in rural and hard to reach areas.
He noted that the initiative is aimed at eliminating the long standing challenges associated with distance, overcrowding and access to registration centres, stressing that the decentralised approach would make the exercise more inclusive and effective.
Majemite further emphasised that possessing a valid NIN has become critical for accessing government services, financial transactions and other socio economic opportunities, adding that no eligible resident should be left out of the exercise.
He therefore appealed to traditional rulers, community executives, political leaders and youth groups across the eight local government areas in Delta Central to work collectively with NIMC officials and ensure massive turnout of residents during the ward-to-ward registration exercise.
