In line with the directives of
the Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the Nigeria
Communications Commission (NCC) has blocked all improperly registered SIM card
numbers.
A statement on Saturday by
Philomena O. Oshodin, the ministry’s Deputy Director of Information, said the
affected numbers stopped working since 11:59pm of Wednesday, 25th of September.
It noted that according to the
report submitted by the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC on Thursday, 26th
September, a total of 2,277,311 improperly registered lines have been blocked.
“Dr Pantami has reiterated the
need for all improperly registered SIM cards to remain blocked until they are
properly registered”, it said
The minster thanked the Regulator
and the Telecom Operators for working hard to carry out the directive in record
time.
He urged them to redouble their
efforts in ensuring that the momentum is sustained.
“The Federal Ministry of
Communications is collaborating with the relevant parastatals and security
Agencies to ensure that no stone is left unturned in ensuring that the security
of lives and property in the nation is not compromised through the use of SIM
card numbers”, the statement added.
“Pursuant to this, Dr Pantami has
directed that the profiles of persons linked to crime, aided and abetted by the
use of SIM cards, should be promptly provided to the relevant security agencies
when requested and a copy be sent to him for monitoring.
“The Ministry will continue to
work with relevant parastatals and security agencies in the background to
ensure that SIM card numbers are not used as a platform for committing crime,”
it added.
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