By Omotolani Yusuf

The National Identity Management Commission and the Nigerian Communications Commission have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the National Identification Number and SIM linkage processes.

Recognizing the significance of this initiative in enhancing security and improving service delivery, both commissions in a joint statement said they were committed to improving processes and enhancing efficiency.

Last week, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project threatened to drag the NCC to court if it failed to reverse its directive to telcos to bar telephone lines.

The group, which made the threat in an open letter to the Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, called for more consultation and the provision of an effective process for Nigerians who are yet to link their SIM cards to their NINs to do so.