President Muhammadu Buhari registers for National ID card.

President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday was registered for his National Identity Card, by officials of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The President expressed that the exercise will help verify the population of the country and enhance the electoral process. 

"I think this exercise is very important as it will confirm our population and those, who are entitled to vote - that is those, who are 18 years and above." president Buhari said.

"It will complement the exercise of the Permanent Voters Card.

The President urged all those eligible to ensure they are captured.

"So, for those who want their votes to count from whichever party or constituency, they should ensure that they and their families are properly captured like I have been captured." Buhari said.