The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has debunked claims that it denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its National Identification Number (NIN) verification server.

 

In a statement issued on Thursday, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, described the reports as “misleading and inaccurate”, insisting that all its verification platforms remain fully operational and accessible to authorized partners, including security agencies.

 

• “To set the record straight, NIMC granted verification access to all Nigerian Police formations for the verification of NIN. The NPF, PSC, and other security agencies have enjoyed uninterrupted verification services for over five years,” the statement read.

 

 

 

Dr. Adegoke emphasized that any disruption experienced by the PSC is likely due to internal challenges within the commission itself, rather than from NIMC.

 

He further stated that the commission has maintained a robust and collaborative relationship with both the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the PSC.

 

“At no time have there been any complaints or issues regarding NIN verification from either the NPF or the PSC,” he added.

 

 

 

According to the Commission, the NIMC-Police partnership continues to function smoothly under the management of the NPF’s ICT department, which oversees verification and integration services with all police formations across the country.

 

Adegoke also noted that the NIMC recently restructured its service framework to enhance standardization and efficiency, in consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser.

 

“The NPF has confirmed that verification services remain available. Any service interruption on the part of the PSC may be internal,” he said.

 

 

 

NIMC reiterated its commitment to providing seamless identity verification for recruitment, security mapping, cybercrime control, and other national security concerns — but stressed that all partners must comply with service terms and conditions to avoid interruptions.