How To Get NIN On My Phone In Uganda
National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) made a project aimed to integrate all government systems and the private sector for easy access by the Ugandan citizens through a mobile app and online portal using National ID Number (NIN) as the central means of identification.
Below are the procedure to get NIN on our phone in Uganda
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), created in 2010, was mandated by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to register people the Act covers and give each person a unique National Identification Number (NIN).
According to the NIMC, the essence of each individual having an NIN is part of a measure to create a national identity database and to put a stop to both double identity and identity fraud. Upon registration, individuals will be provided with an NIN and eventually a national ID card.
In 2018, the NIMC revealed plans to complete issuing electronic identity cards (e-ID) to 70 million Nigerians by the end of December 2019. However, with many people complaining about not having the e-ID after the registration, it appears that the commission has not met its target.
In addition, the commission is also expected to provide citizens, as well as others legally residing within the country, with a General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC).
The GMPC is embedded with a payment chip to enable users to withdraw cash from an automated teller machine (ATM). Consequently, the commission partnered with Chams consortiums, OneSecureCard consortium, SecureID, and Iris Technologies to provide the data capture services and the GMPC.
How to check your NIN using USSD code
If you have enrolled for the national ID card scheme, you can get your NIN by dialling *346# from the phone number associated with your voter’s card, drivers licence, or BVN registration.
Ensure you have at least ₦20 airtime on your line and then dial the code. Then you either write or take a screenshot when the NIN is displayed on the screen as it will not be displayed more than once.
At the moment, the USSD code works on MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile.
In other news, the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the use of the NIN to register for UTME and direct entry exams until 2021. The registrar of the board, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, said the decision was a result of the technical issues that affected the registration system at the NIMC.
Is NIN The Same As Phone Number?
You have a phone number so people can contact you. Get your National Identification Number so people can IDENTIFY you. T he National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you for life and is issued to you by NIMC after your enrolment.
What Is A NIN Number In Uganda?
Once the birth is registered by a registration officer, the National Identity and Registration Authority (NIRA) will allocate a National Identification Number (NIN) to the child, recording them as a citizen of Uganda. The duty of registration lies with the parents or guardians of the child.
How Do I Check My MTN NIN Number In Uganda?
Using USSD
Step 1: Open your phone and Dial *197#. Step 2: Choose option 2 of “Check ID Number” or “Validation NIN” in some networks. Step 3: Enter your National ID Number/NIN to verify your identity.
How Do I Link MTN To NIN?
To link your NIN to an Mtn number, simply dial *785# using the mtn phone number you wish to link, enter your NIN and submit or; Dial *785#Your NIN# from the mtn phone number you wish to link. The number will be linked to your NIN automatically. Visit https://mtnonline.com/nim/ using your phone or computer.