NIN Now Mandatory To Access Basic Healthcare Support in Enugu

ENUGU— The Enugu State Government says possession of the National Identification Number (NIN) is now mandatory for vulnerable residents seeking to enrol in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) 2.0.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu on Tuesday.

Onyia said the requirement followed the commencement of BHCPF 2.0 in 2026, adding that the programme was designed to support access to basic healthcare and reduce the financial burden of healthcare on vulnerable persons.

He urged eligible residents across the state to participate in the ongoing NIN registration exercise, particularly those already registered under the Universal Health Coverage programme at Primary Healthcare Centres, whether or not they had previously accessed healthcare services.

According to him, the exercise targets pregnant women, children below five years, persons with disabilities, indigent residents, persons aged 85 years and above, pensioners and other eligible vulnerable members of the community.

He urged families, community leaders and other stakeholders to assist elderly persons, children, persons with disabilities and others who might require help with the registration process.

The SSG stressed that no eligible vulnerable person should be left behind or denied access to available healthcare support because of the absence of a NIN.

Onyia said the registration was being conducted statewide, with emphasis on rural communities, and would cover the 260 wards in the state.

He advised residents to visit their nearest Primary Healthcare Centre for information on the registration location in their respective wards.

The government released the following schedule:

Aninri LGA — October 10–11: Agbada; Amanasato 1; Amanasato 2; Amorji Nenwe; Emudo/Uhueze; Ezinesi; Mpu; Ndeaboh; Ohofia-Oduma; Okapnku.

Awgu LGA — October 4–6: Agbogugu 1; Agbogugu 2; Agbudu; Amoli; Awgu 1; Awgu 2; Ezerre/Nenwenta; Ihe 1; Ihe 2; Isu-Awaa; Ituku; Mgbidi; Mgbowo; Mmaku; Nkwe/Awgunta; Obeagu; Ogbaku; Owelli; Ugbo/Ogugu; Ugwueme.

Enugu East LGA — October 14–17: Abakpa I; Abakpa II; Abakpa III; Amoji; Edem; Emene; Federal Housing; Ibagwa; Mbuluiyiukwu I; Mbuluiyiukwu II; Mbuluojodo I; Mbuluojodo II; Mbuluoehe I; Mbuluoehe II; Obinagu Iji; Onuagu Harmony; Trans Ekulu; Ugwogo; Umuchigbo; Umuenwene.

Enugu North LGA — October 18–21: Afia Nine; Amigbo; Asata; Artisan; GRA East; GRA West; Ihewuzi; Independence Layout; Inland Town; Iva Valley; New Haven East; New Haven West; Ogbete Central; Ogbete East; Ogbete West; Ogui New Layout; Ogui Township; Onu Asata; Onuato; Umunevo.

Enugu South LGA — October 22–24: Achara Layout 1; Achara Layout 2; Achara Layout 3; Akwuke Central; Akwuke East; Akwuke West; Amechi East; Amechi West; Ikirike; Maryland; Ndi Uno Amechi; Obeagu; Obeagu 3; Obeagu Ugwuaji; Obeagu Uno; Sata; Ugwuaji; Uwani Central; Uwani East; Uwani West.

Ezeagu LGA — October 7–9: Agba Uwana; Aguobu Owa I; Aguobu Owa 2; Aguobu Umumba/Umumba Ndiagu; Awha Ndiagu/Awha Imezi; Imezi Owa 1/Ozom 2; Imezi Owa 2; Iwollo; Mgbagbu Owa 1; Mgbagbu Owa 2; Obeleagu; Obinofia-Ndiuno; Oghe 1; Oghe 2; Oghe 3; Okpogho; Olo 1; Olo 2; Umana Ndiuno; Umumba Ndiuno.

Igbo-Etiti LGA — September 27–29: Aku 1; Aku 2; Aku 3; Aku 4; Aku 5; Aku 6; Diogbe/Umunko; Ekwegbe 1; Ekwegbe 2; Ikolo/Ohebedum; Ochima/Onyoho/Idoha; Ohodo 1; Ohodo 2; Ozalla 1; Ozalla 2; Ukehe 1; Ukehe 2; Ukehe 3; Ukehe 4; Ukehe 5.

Igbo-Eze North LGA — September 13–16: Essodo I; Essodo II; Essodo III; Ette I; Ette II; Ette III; Ezzeodo; Umuitodo I; Umuitodo II; Umuitodo III; Umuozzi I; Umuozzi II; Umuozzi III; Umuozzi IV; Umuozzi IX; Umuozzi V; Umuozzi VI; Umuozzi VII; Umuozzi VIII; Umuozzi X.

Igbo-Eze South LGA — September 20–21: Ajuona; Alor-Agu; Amaebo/Hausa; Ezema; Iheaka I; Iheaka II; Iheakpu-Awka I; Iheakpu-Awka II; Isiagu/Achara; Itchi-Uwani; Itchi-Uwenu; Nkalagu-Obukpa; Uhunowere; Umuelo; Umulolo; Unadu.

Isi-Uzo LGA — October 27–28: Eha Amufu 1; Eha Amufu 2; Eha Amufu 3; Eha Amufu 4; Ikem 1; Ikem 2; Mbu 1; Mbu 2; Neke 1; Neke 2; Umualor.

Nkanu East LGA — October 25–26: Akpawfu/Isienu; Amafor Ugbawka; Amechi Idodo/Oruku; Ihuokpara; Mburubu; Nara 1; Nara 2; Nkerefi 1; Nkerefi 2; Nomeh; Obinagu/Ugbawka; Onicha/Ohuani; Owo; Ubahu/Amechi Idodo.

Nkanu West LGA — October 29–30: Agbani; Akegbe Ugwu 1; Akegbe Ugwu 2; Amodu; Amurri; Ndiuno Uwani; Obe; Obinagu Uwani; Obuno; Obuofia; Ogonogo-Ejindiagu; Ogonogo-Ejindiuno; Ozalla; Umueze.

Nsukka LGA — September 22–26: Agbamere/Umuagbor; Akaibute; Akpa/Ozzi; Alor-Uno; Ede Enu; Ede Ukwu; Edem Ani; Eha-Ndiagu; Eha-Uno; Ejuona Uwani; Ibeagwa-Ani/Ibeagwa-Agu/Okpaligbo; Ibeku; Idi/Ogbozara; Ihe; Nkpunano; Nru; Obimo Ikwoka; Obukpa; Okpuje/Okutu/Anuka; Owerre Umuoyo.

Oji River LGA — October 12–13: Achi-Agu 1; Achi-Agu 2; Achi-Agu 3; Achi-Uno 1; Achi-Uno 2; Achi-Uno 3; Achi-Uno 4; Agbalaenyi; Akpugoeze; Awlaw; Inyi 1; Inyi 2; Inyi 3; Inyi 4; Okwe Central; Ugwuoba 1; Ugwuoba 2; Ugwuoba 3; Utazi-Ugwa; Uzondu.

Udenu LGA — September 17–19: Amalla; Ezimo; Imilike; Obollo-Eke; Obollo-Afor; Obollo-Etiti; Ogbodu-Aba; Orba 1; Orba 2; Udunedem.

Udi LGA — September 30–October 3: Abia; Abor; Affa/Oghu; Akpakwume/Nze; Amokwe; Ebe; Egede/Umoka; Eke; Nachi; Ngwo-Asaa; Ngwo Uno; Nsude; Obinagu; Obioma; Okpatu; Udi/Agbudu; Ukana/Awhum; Umuabi; Umuaga; Umulumgbe.

Uzo-Uwani LGA — September 11–12: Abbi; Adaba/Nkume; Adani; Akpugo; Igga/Asaba; Nimbo 1; Nimbo 2; Nkpologu; Nrobo; Ogurugu; Ojjor; Ugbene 1; Ugbene 2; Ukpata; Umulokpa; Uvuru.

The government advised residents to check the schedule for their local government area and ward and visit their nearest Primary Healthcare Centre or designated Universal Health Coverage enrolment point for further information and assistance.

Onyia reaffirmed the commitment of the state government to ensuring that no eligible vulnerable resident was left behind in accessing essential healthcare support.