Nigerians React As Anthony Joshua Registers For National ID Card, Issued NIN Slip Same Day

Nigerians have taken to social media to complain about the ‘special treatment’ given to heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, while processing his national ID card.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) had taken to its Twitter page and shared photos of Anthony Joshua registering for his National Identification Number (NIN).

In the photos, British-Nigerian boxer was seen during the registration of the National ID card, and after he was issued his NIN slip same day.

NIMC posted the photos in an attempt to encourage other Nigerians to enroll for the NIN.

However, following the tweet, many Nigerians have taken to social media to complain about how cumbersome the process is in getting the NIN, stating that if the process was made easier for them just like they did for Anthony Joshua, they would have applied for theirs.

https://twitter.com/EkeVanVictor/status/1230040144503353344

https://twitter.com/kelvikitz/status/1230032246431719425

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. (@RadioIsMyFriend) 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

— Mainstream African Baddie (@MideO_) February 19, 2020

It's only in Nigeria that your National ID would expire before you even set your eyes on it.

In acceptance of their failure to produce permanent National ID for citizens,they have settled for the continuous usage of the temporary card & the good thing is, it would never expire https://t.co/hwNO8A7Ov6

— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) February 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/Nigeriasceleb/status/1230040077163794432

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.

— Uncle AJ (@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 KO F'OSHI (@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

Done mine since 2016…still awaiting the national I D @nimc_ng
Welcome to the struggle @anthonyfjoshua
Nigeria is a joke#Nigeria #national ID https://t.co/zl165fTCL7

— בן אלמוות (@d_4thman) 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.

— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) 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

it wont amaze me if @anthonyfjoshua gets his National Identification Card instantly. But for every other ordinary Nigerians like me, it takes YEARS to get a permanent national ID card https://t.co/t8mqDP9awi

— BJ.SAMPSON (@OmobolajiWealth) February 19, 2020

Anthony Joshua should expect to get his original National ID by 2025. https://t.co/yBQEoaai6I

— 🌴Your Destiny Helper®️🌴 (@AyanfeOfGod) February 19, 2020

Na Aso-Rock National ID office be this? https://t.co/RcSPPJiHyS

— Sheddi Bankz (@Sheddi_younG) February 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/Viktorcruzkent/status/1230041224658194437

https://twitter.com/mrmanhere_/status/1230050603956658176

Some of us enrolled for National ID over 5 years ago & just have the Temporary Slip while the Permanent one will most likely come when we have Grand Children.

In this Nigeria just have money https://t.co/XIotLwaYaj

— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) February 19, 2020