The National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) has warned against indiscriminate printing of the National Identity Numbers (NIN).
NIMC, however, said in a statement by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, that it has” finalised plans to launch Improved General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC), which is multifunctional and serves as a physical means of identification and payment.”
The commission added in the statement that it had noticed some unscrupulous individuals and business centres printing ‘NIN’ cards at ‘’exorbitant fees.’’ 
Stating that it authorised no one or organisation to print any card in place of the GMPC, NIMC warned that unauthorised issuance of its cards amounts to a breach of NIMC Act 23 of 2007.
The statement reads: “The general public and organisations are advised to stop printing any NIN cards against the authorised NIMC GMPC. The so-called NIN card is not authorised by NIMC, and on no account should anyone present it as a means of identification.
“The security agencies have been notified of this nefarious activity and have been mandated to apprehend those involved.
‘’Anyone caught will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“The commission reiterates that the NIN slip is the only legal document authorised as a means of identification, and it must be verified upon presentation to access services. “
