NIN-SIM Linkage Issues Persist: UDUS Students Face Challenges

Despite the Nigerian government's efforts to enhance security through the National Identity Number (NIN)-SIM card linkage policy, students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) continue to face challenges with their SIM cards.

According to reports, several students have experienced barred SIM cards, despite completing the NIN linkage process. This has resulted in inconvenience, additional expenses, and disruption to their academic and personal activities.

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has attributed the issues to verification and identification problems, including disparities in customer information between NIN and SIM cards.

Affected students have expressed frustration and disappointment, highlighting the need for a more efficient and effective solution to the problem.

The NCC has advised affected individuals to visit their telecom provider's office to rectify any issues with their SIM card and NIN linkage, and to ensure that their customer information is accurate and consistent across all databases.

This ongoing issue underscores the need for continued efforts to address the challenges associated with the NIN-SIM linkage policy, and to ensure that citizens are not unduly affected by its implementation.