The tokens are available to all who have been issued an active NIN, and they may be purchased without having to visit the NIMC office.
The NCoS had experienced series of jail attacks at different custodial centres across the country in recent times.
Mr. Pantami made the statement at the International Partnership Forum in Paris, France, on Thursday.
The Apo Division of the Abuja High Court has acquitted ex-director-general of SEC Mounir Gwarzo of conferring unfair and corrupt advantage on himself.
Mr Pantami said the census exercise was fraught with corruption and abuse, while the process involving the NIN was more effective.
The development is said to be in line with the federal government’s policy as directed by the federal ministry of education.
The consulate general of Nigeria in New York says it is making arrangements to enrol Nigerians living in the U.S. for NIN as part of Isa Pantami’s push.
According to the commissioner, it ensures judicious use of government funds.
Pantami has commended Nigerians for complying with the directive to link their NIN to their SIM as the federal government extends the exercise to July 26.
NIN introduction has eliminated multiple registrations, impersonation, and other malpractices associated with UTME, says JAMB.
