Wike urges use of NIN, ID verification to operate social media accounts

Abdullateef Fowewe

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for stricter regulations on social media usage.

In a terse statement shared on his X handle on Monday, Olayinka suggested that a National Identification Number (NIN), and a valid ID such as an international passport, voter’s card, or driver’s license, should be required to create and manage social media accounts.

He wrote, “NIN, Valid Identity Card (International Passport, Voter’s Card, Driver’s Licence). These two should be made compulsory to open and operate social media accounts.”