NIMC mobile app still in its test stage – commission

Following complaints from Nigerians regarding errors encountered on the app of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the commission has responded stating that the app was still in its test stage.

Some individuals who had tried to access their information via the app found that oftentimes after they input their details get someone else’s data shown.

Addressing the issue, spokesperson of the commission, Kayode Adegoke, said that the app had not been “fine-tuned” for public use.

He added that once the NIMC was done with the “test stage,” there will be a formal statement “regarding its usage.”

Adegoke said, “Our attention has been drawn to several complaints about the NIMC mobile App. We will like Nigerians to be aware that the app is a novel innovation by the commission, but it is yet to be officially approved for public consumption.

“The app is still in the test environment and currently being fine-tuned to give users the best experience with adequate privacy and data security safeguards. Once the test stage is concluded, the Commission will issue a formal statement regarding its usage by our esteemed NIN registered persons.

“In the same vein, we want to assure Nigerians of the security of their data. Our systems are configured to ensure the utmost protection of the data.

“Members of the general public are hereby strongly advised to disregard commentaries and information from unauthorised sources about the app and other activities of the commission. The official communication platforms of the commission are the only authorised sources of information pertaining to all its activities – press releases; media parley; website and official social media handles.”