The BVN/NIN cut-off series
March 20, 2024
Inclusion for All / Inclusion for all / Trade & the economy
Limited enrolment centres and travel distances make it difficult for willing but marginalized Nigerians to link their NIN/BVN to their accounts before the March/April deadline.
Our recent data snapshot, “NIN/BVN Bank Account Cut-Off Impact Snapshot,” highlights this issue and its impact on unserved and underserved communities. It points out that geo-mapping restrictions, such as the limitation to just a 50km radius of their allocated geographical coverage, are a hindrance, especially to people in hard-to-reach communities.
We need to see an increase in enrolment centres across the country, both in rural and urban areas. This will not only improve accessibility but also ease the financial burden of travel costs, especially for those who need it most.
