some SIM cards.
The Federal Government has released a policy for
telecommunication service subscribers to replace lost, stolen,
misplaced, or damaged SIM cards using their National Identification
Numbers (NINs).
This policy according to National Identity Management Commission
(NIMC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is part of the
Federal Government’s efforts to reduce the burden on subscribers
and simplify the exercise of retrieving lost SIM cards.
According to the NCC, subscribers must present their National
Identification Numbers for their SIM cards to be replaced.
The National Identity Management Commission will also verify the
National Identification Numbers presented by subscribers before
Mobile Network Operators replace such SIM cards.
See the full statement below…
The Federal Government’s drive to ensure all Subscriber
registrations are linked with National Identification Numbers
(NINs) is moving forward and all stakeholders in the industry are
working together to ensure the process is carried out as seamlessly
as possible.
The Government would like to seize this opportunity to sincerely
appreciate Nigerians for the understanding and commitment
demonstrated towards ensuring the overall success of this
exercise.
The Ministerial Task Force under the Chairmanship of the
Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy set up a
Technical Committee made up of representatives of:
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1. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC);
2. National Identity Management Commission (NIMC);
3.The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of
Nigeria (ALTON); and
4. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).
The Technical Committee is charged with the operationalisation
of the process to ensure an expedited linkage of all SIM
Registration Records with NIN.
Based on recommendations of the Technical Committee, the
Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has
approved a SIM Replacement Policy for subscribers whose SIMs have
been lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged subject to the following
conditions:
i) That the subscriber present a NIN;
ii) That an effective verification of the NIN is carried out by
NIMC; and
iii) That the relevant Guidelines and Regulations of NCC
concerning SIM Replacement are fully adhered to.
This policy is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to
reduce the burden on subscribers and simplify the exercise. It is
aimed at enabling telecommunications service users who need to
replace their damaged, stolen or misplaced SIMs to re-establish
access to telecom services.
Signed
Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde
Director, Public Affairs
NCC
Signed
Mr. Kayode Adegoke
Head, Corporate Communication
NIMC
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