The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced that 59,786 inmates have so far been enrolled in the National Identity Number registration exercise currently underway across custodial centres nationwide.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the NCoS, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, and confirmed by BOARD, disclosed that the figure represented approximately 74 per cent of the country’s total inmate population of 80,879.
“Available data shows that as of June 7, 2025, out of the total of 80,879 inmates’ population, 59,786 inmates, approximately 74 per cent have been captured into the NIMC platform.
“The registration of the remaining inmates is actively in progress, and mechanisms have been put in place to ensure its seamless completion,” the statement read.
The Nigerian Correctional Service states that to claim that the registration has yet to commence in custodial centres is factually incorrect and fails to acknowledge the substantial work already done.
The Service declared its commitment to the full integration of inmates into national data systems, including the NIN, as part of broader efforts to promote rehabilitation, reintegration, and the digital inclusion of all persons in custody.
It therefore urged members of the media to verify information with relevant authorities before publication, in order to avoid spreading misinformation that might mislead the public and undermine ongoing institutional efforts.
