Minors cannot obtain the National Identification Cards until they are 16 years- NIMC

   The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has said that minors cannot obtain the National Identification Cards, NIC, until they are 16 years.

   The Head, Corporate Affairs of the commission, Loveday Ogbonna, told newsmen yesterdayin Abuja, that they could only be issued with National Identification Number, NIN.

  Ogbonna said that for any minor to be enrolled, he or she must be accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, who must have obtained NIC.

  He added that any minor applying for the card must produce birth certificate, school admission letter or any other relevant school documents like the National Health Insurance Scheme identity card.