The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has directed telecom operators to bar telephone subscribers not linked to their National Identification Numbers on or before February 28, 2024.
This was made public by Executive Vice Chairman, National Communication Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday.
Maida who was represented by Mr Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, reaffirmed that the February 28th deadline given to telecom operators to bar subscribers who failed to link their NIN to SIM, stands.
He said; “To this end, 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”.
Maida added; “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 on ICT/Telecoms to drive personal and business activities”.
He further stated that as of 2023, the telecoms industry’s contribution to the nation’s GDP stood at 13.5% (Source – Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report November 2023-A publication of the National Bureau of Statistics.
