NCC warns Telecom consumers against sharing cell phone, NIN, SIM
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecom consumers not to share their cell phones, National Identity Number (NIN), and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards with others.
Mr Efeosa Edehen, Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC, said on Thursday at a consumer conversation event organised by the commission in Abuja that defaulters would be held liable for any crime committed with the SIM cards.
The conversation with the theme “Know Your Rights and Obligations as a Telecom Consumer” was aimed at enlightening consumers on the dangers of shearing such vital information.
By Emmanuel Elebeke
In line with its culture of enlightening the public, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned telecommunications subscribers not to delay further in linking their Sim cards and national identity number, NIN.
It said further delay in taking the advantage of the recent extension of the earlier deadline could caught some of them napping as the federal government may no longer extend the existing deadline.
It also warned subscribers not to stop purchase or use pre-registered Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) cards, which according to him remains illegal and criminal act.
The Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC, Efosa Idehen sounded these warning in at a maiden edition of Telecom Consumer conversation entitled: Getting Consumer to Know Their Rights, held at Garki International Market, Abuja,.
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Eggs produced by Akita Foods Co. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
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