NATCOM requests two-week extension for NIN-SIM linkage deadline
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has requested that the Nigerian Communications Commission extend the NIN-SIM linkage deadline from September 14 to September 30, 2024.Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, the National President of NATCOMS, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, stating that an extension was required due to issues with the National Identity Management Commission's portal.
The NCC initially set September 14, 2024 as the deadline for all mobile users to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers, emphasising the importance of this measure in improving digital security and combating fraud and cybercrime.
Ogunbanjo emphasised that the National Identity Management Commission needed a two-week extension to expand the capacity of its portal.
He mentioned that telecom operators frequently encountered difficulties when attempting to upload information to the NIMC portal at customer centres.
These difficulties have resulted in frustration and delays in the NIN-SIM linkage process.
"As I visited Airtel and MTN customer service centres, I saw firsthand the difficulties they faced when uploading data to the NIMC portal.
"The congestion was palpable, and the slow upload speed was frustrating.
"It was clear that the NIMC portal lacked the capacity to handle the increase in uploads, causing undue stress for telecom operators and subscribers.
"I am appealing to the NCC to grant an extension of the deadline to September 30, to allow more time for NIMC to expand its portal capacity," he told journalists.
Ogunbanjo stated that this measure would address existing issues and provide a more seamless experience for all parties involved.
Leave A Comment