Nigerian Government has announced the lift of suspension on replacement and activation of old Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card.
The disclosure was made on Thursday, December 31, in a release by the director of public affairs of the National Communication Commission (NCC) Ikechukwu Adinde.
The agency, however, gave a condition that the person must have enrolled and obtained the National Identification Number (NIN).
According to This Days, Adinde noted that the step became necessary in line with the federal government’s objective of building on achievement of the SIM card registration.
It was revealed that the new order was also transmitted by Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), expressing concerns over the teeming number of mobile network subscribers affected by the suspension.
“Further to engagements with government on the matter, we are pleased to report that our members have been granted permission to carry out SIM replacement upon verification of the customer’s NIN. In this regard, our members are working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure seamless system.“
We empathise with people who have been unable to reactivate their phone lines as a result of the suspension. We, therefore, seek the continued patience and understanding of our esteemed subscribers as we work with all stakeholders towards speedy resolution of issues affecting SIM Registration/Swap and activation. We assure you of restoring normal services in a seamless and effective manner as soon as possible,” he said.
