The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC has insisted that the earlier announced deadlines for the integration of SIM with valid NIN still stand, as it awaits advice from the FG.
This disclosure was made by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Ikechukwu Adinde, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Abuja.
It is in response to repeated calls made by frustrated Nigerians demanding for the extension or outright suspension of the registration process due to the short timeframe and surge in the number of coronavirus infections across the country.
Adinde, in his statement, said, “Right now, apart from the recent information that we made concerning the extension, no further update yet. The information on this matter was the one that talked about when we moved the extension to January 19 for those who have NINs and February 9 for those who do not have.”
When asked whether there had been moves to either extend or suspend the exercise, Adinde replied, “No, no, no; if you follow the opinion of the public, it is in favour of extending it.
“And then, of course, recently there have been concerns on the effect of COVID-19 and all that. But I am sure the government is listening and once we are advised, we will go to the press and announce the new position.
“However, as it is now, we are waiting to see what happens at the end of the day, as the recent deadline extension still stands.”
