From Our Correspondent
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are collaborating to enhance processes of fast-tracking the National Identification Number and Subscriber Identification Module (NIN-SIM) linkage.
Head of Media and Public Affairs of both NIMC and NCC, Ayodele Babalola and Reuben Muoka, announced the collaboration in a joint statement in Abuja.
Under this collaboration, both commissions would explore, synergise and leverage each other’s expertise and resources in the following four key areas.
These areas include Streamlining the NIN-SIM Linkage process to ensure a seamless experience for Nigerian telecommunication subscribers.
They would explore innovative approaches to facilitate the swift verification and authentication of NINs during SIM registration and activation processes.
In the area of capacity building and public awareness, both agencies will collaborate to enhance public awareness and understanding of the NIN-SIM linkage requirements.
This includes educational campaigns, training sessions for stakeholders, and dissemination of accurate information to the public to encourage compliance with the linkage directives.
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Similarly in the area of data verification and validation: NIMC will support NCC by assisting in verifying NINs associated with SIM registrations.
Leveraging NIMC’s robust database and authentication infrastructure, telecommunication operators will validate submitted NINs while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of subscriber data.
Lastly on policy harmonisation and regulatory framework, NIMC and NCC would facilitate the seamless integration of NIN-SIM linkage processes within the telecommunications ecosystem.
This includes harmonising data protection and privacy regulations to safeguard the confidentiality and security of subscriber information.
Both commissions stated that they were committed to fostering a transparent partnership that prioritises the interests of Nigerians and promotes national development.
TheNewsZenith recalls that recent, the NIN-SIM linkage exercise has become the subject of national discourse, reflecting the importance of aligning SIM registrations with individuals’ unique national identification numbers.
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