Nigeria born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has registered and has been issued Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) slip after visiting the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) office on Tuesday.
The NIMC took to its Twitter page to share photos of the world heavyweight star during the registration process.
NIMC tweeted:
Anthony Joshua @anthonyfjoshua enrolls for the National Identification Number and issued his NIN slip. pic.twitter.com/GS1osa6Rea
— NIMC (@nimc_ng) February 18, 2020
The post did not state the location where the boxer was issued his slip.
Though a Nigerian-British, Joshua never hides his love for Nigeria and always identifies with the most populous black nation whenever the occasion demands.
Recall that he recently visited the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) in London to present his belt title to him.
Since the NIMC posted photos of Joshua at its office on social media, it has sparked a series of reactions from Nigerians.
While some are commending Joshua for always flying the flag of Nigeria, other Twitter users are accusing the NIMC of double standard, as they lament that the process of enrolling for NIN is always cumbersome which has discouraged many Nigerians from visiting the registration centers.
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A visit to some of the registration centers bears testament to the claims, the centers are always plagued by long queues and slow process.
A Twitter user asked:
When I was issued mine, did you post it? https://t.co/U2V15i1tgu
— Zinny?? (@zinny_biola) February 18, 2020
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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
All I’m waiting for is how long it will take Anthony Joshua to get his National ID after registration, because some people have registered since 2015 and they’re yet to get it, with the lil Mathematics that I know, Anthony Joshua should get his National ID by 2025 or we protest.
— Zaddy Ajala (@UNCLE_AJALA) February 19, 2020
Anthony Joshua has gotten the National ID he enrolled for the same day. I registered since 2015, maybe the original will be out by the time I am done having children.
Very insane country.
— BABYBOSS (@tejumania) February 19, 2020
I applied for my national ID since 2015. I hope Anthony Joshua’s will not be ready before mine. He just applied now
— Obinna Nwosu (@obi_Nwosu) February 19, 2020
On the flip side, Anthony Joshua would get his National ID tomorrow. He’s not a common man like you and me. This system is not meant for the common man, it’s meant for the rich and connected. Stop stressing it. Get rich or japa.
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) February 19, 2020
Comforting that Anthony Joshua got a slip too. Now let his National Id card not be ready just like mine isn’t since 2013 https://t.co/CITKFt8nM8
— Ajoke Oil Bloc ? (@MideOkuyiga) February 19, 2020
Why cant you guys make it this easy for vast majority of Nigerians this same way? Anthony Joshua is a special Nigerian right? God is watching all of us. @iammaleekpholly @Gidi_Traffic @nairaland @trafficbutter @nidcom_gov https://t.co/RRV8rLOVTQ
— Chidi Peter. O. (@IdentikalTwins) February 19, 2020
Anthony Joshua: In summary, to God we are created equal, but to men what you have made out of your life determines how you will be treated. #NIMC https://t.co/oOTzoScOQA
— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) February 19, 2020
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