In Nigeria, the following category of persons are eligible for issuance of the National Identity Card:
(1) Citizens of Nigeria;
(2) non citizens who is a lawfully and permanently resident in Nigeria;
(3) non citizens of Nigeria who is lawfully resident in Nigeria for a period of 2 years or more.
SEE SECTION 16 OF THE NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ACT.
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