The Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau has entered into a partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to embark on a statewide sensitisation campaign ahead of the forthcoming National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise.
The collaboration was agreed on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Delta State Coordinator of NIMC, Mrs Grace Obels-Robinson, to the Director General of the Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., in Asaba.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr Oghenesivbe highlighted the importance of the NIN as a vital instrument for national development and security. He said the NIN goes beyond personal identification, noting that it plays a key role in social welfare planning, credible population data management and accurate assessment of taxable income at both state and federal levels.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the mass registration of unregistered Nigerians, describing the initiative as a significant step toward ensuring proper documentation of citizens at unit, ward, local government and state levels.
The Bureau Director General also advocated for the introduction of chip-embedded NIN cards in line with global best practices. According to him, such cards would enhance security operations by enabling instant background checks through the integration of relevant criminal records.
Dr Oghenesivbe assured NIMC of the Bureau’s full support, stressing that effective public sensitisation would boost participation and ensure the success of the registration exercise.
Earlier, Mrs Obels-Robinson said the visit was to seek the Bureau’s collaboration in mobilising residents for the ward-to-ward NIN registration exercise across Delta State. She disclosed that the exercise would commence on January 19, 2026, and target unregistered residents, including newly born babies, children and adults.
She added that the registration exercise is expected to last for six weeks and will cover all wards in the state.