The Federal Government of Nigeria has asked the populace to Link their National Identification Number (NIN) to SIM cards without Delay as it prepares to enforce the new regime after the March 31 deadline.
According to a joint statement from Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, who made the call, urged citizens and legal residents to to ensure that they complete the linkage within a few days from the deadline.
The Honourable Minister while commending those who have already completed their NIN-SIM linkage, also directed the NIMC to offer enrolment services round-the-clock for a couple of days ahead. Recall that the Federal Government approved an extension of the NIN-SIM linkage deadline to the 31st of March, 2022.
“On behalf of the Minister, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, and the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz, have urge citizens and legal residents to take advantage of the window to complete the process of enrolment and verification within the next few days.” The statement read.
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