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NIN: Nigerians Say They Were Denied Quick Service Given Anthony Joshua

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5 years ago

February 19, 2020

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Nigerian born Britain based boxer, Anthony Joshua has despite the challenges many Nigerians are facing and the exodus by many youths to emigrate has continued to identify with Nigeria.

Joshua is a two-time heavyweight champion, who holds the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles. He had following his victory in last December’s title fight gushed that he would like to host his title defence in Nigeria.

On Tuesday Joshua upped his love for Nigeria when he registered for the National Identity Number, NIN, a prerequisite for getting the Nigerian passport.

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC apparently to boost awareness of the registration scheme was quick to load up the picture of Joshua.

However, the quick response of the commission in registering Joshua has elicited strong comments from many Nigerians who claim that they are yet to receive theirs or have been waiting for ages to enroll in the scheme.

GreenWhiteGreen gathered the responses thus:

Nigeria will destroy u AJ u better run
— Honey Badger (@007_oj) February 18, 2020

I have not even collected my National ID which I did in 2014 and your office sends me a message that my National ID had expired. pic.twitter.com/rJXT7yf6Cb
— QueenRudy (@gee_oshio) February 19, 2020

I've enrolled for this national ID card since 2014, and I'm yet to be issued a permanent ID card. All I've to show for it is the slip.
But Anthony Joshua will most definitely get issued a permanent ID card before me.
Nigeria is for the highest bidder. https://t.co/a3Sgfg2Wps
— Olamide Obe (@olajideobe) February 18, 2020

But then it takes a commoner 100years to get it after enrollment
— DonAlfonso (@DonAlfonso99) February 18, 2020

Anthony Joshua got his slip same day! But you people will tell me to come back in 2 weeks. You're all wicked
— Uncle Lanfe (@OAdelanfe) February 18, 2020

I got my slip same day too. In 2013 tho
— Ore Mi (@AyakaTerver) February 18, 2020

Lucky guy. He didn't have to wait 5 years for a piece of paper.
— Kenneth (@Askforken) February 18, 2020

NIMC dey find clout ??
Y'all just exposed how currupt and insensitive you are to Nigerians , Regular people don't mater as usual . Just like every other Parastatal , You rate Class/Status over the rest Citizens.
Set awon 100Clowns ???
— prolifixz (@dpekunater) February 19, 2020

Useless people… yen yen yen.. an average man will go there and he be rubbished by their illmannered staffs.. awon ode
— ICUMIN2MINUTES?? (@austinesmith28) February 18, 2020