FG plans enforcement of NIN-SIM linkage March 31 deadline

Nigerians have been urged to use the next few days to ensure they link their National Indentification Number (NIN) with their SIM to avoid being blocked.

In a statement jointly signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde and Head, Corporate Communications , Nigeria Identity Management Commission, Mr. Kayode Adegoke, the government reminded Nigerians that the NIN-SIM linkage extension was extended to March 31.

“In preparation for the enforcement, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) urges citizens and legal residents to use the next few days to ensure that they complete the linkage,” the statement said.

“To this end, the Honourable Minister has further directed that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) should offer enrolment services round-the-clock for the next few days. Prof Pantami also thanks all those who have completed their NIN-SIM linkage.

“On behalf of the Honourable Minister, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, and the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz, urge citizens and legal residents to take advantage of the window to complete the process of enrolment and verification within the next few days.”