The National Communication Commission (NCC), on Wednesday, ordered telecom operators to bar telephone subscribers not linked to their National Identification Numbers on or before February 28, 2024.
The order, which was reaffirmed by the commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair, said as a matter of critical national security, telecom consumers must link their NIN to their SIM.
Maida, represented by Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, emphasised that the February 28th deadline given to telecom operators to bar subscribers who failed to link their NIN to SIM stands.
The NCC boss said: “The National Communication Commission has directed all telecommunication operators to bar phone lines of subscribers whose lines are not linked to their NINs on or before February 28, 2024.
“As a regulator of the telecommunications sector in the country, the Commission carries out its functions to ensure service availability, affordability, and sustainability for all categories of consumers who are leveraging ICT/Telecoms to drive personal and business activities.
“Conversely, as we promote economic growth through the development of local content, we must also address the challenges faced by consumers, and NCC is committed to protecting their rights while ensuring their satisfaction.”
