The deadline for NIN-SIM data verification has been extended to June 30, 2021.
Spokespersons of Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and Ministry of Communication, Ikechukwu Adinde and Kayode Adegoke, disclosed this in a joint statement.
They said the extension came after a virtual meeting chaired by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami; Chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Adeolu Akande; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Prof Umar Garba Dambatta; and Director-General/CEO of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
It said the extension was based on a request by stakeholders.
“Significant progress has been made in the NIN-SIM verification process. For example, almost 54 million people have obtained their NIN and this can translate to up to 190 Million mobile numbers, since empirical evidence suggests that each unique NIN maps to 3 to 4 phone lines. The much awaited Android enrolment system is now ready for deployment and this has the potential to significantly accelerate the speed and ease of enrolments”, the statement said.
It said telecom providers and other enrolment agents have opened several centres across the country to make it easier for eligible citizens and residents to obtain and link their NINs.
