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Furthermore, the issue surrounding Nigeria's National Identification Number (NIN) has been scrutinized. Critics question its effectiveness in combating crimes such as kidnapping. An executive director at the National Identity Management Commission has stated that the establishment of the NIN was largely driven by motivations other than crime prevention. This revelation raises serious concerns regarding the government's initial promises that the NIN would help mitigate kidnapping and other crimes by facilitating better tracking of individuals through their identities.
Public demand for transparency is on the rise, as citizens expect clear explanations regarding the true intentions behind the NIN's implementation and how it may deviate from its original purpose.