The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigeria Communication Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has emphasised the importance of the ongoing National Identity Number NIN-SIM data linkage exercise in order to ensure credible citizen database for improved national security.
Danbatta stated this at the NCC Special Day at the recently-concluded 32nd Enugu International Trade Fair organised by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA).
In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde made available to Channel Network Afrique indicates that the Commission enlightened telecom consumers on their rights and privileges within the telecommunications sector in line with its tradition of exploring avenues to engage with consumers.
Represented by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the EVC emphasised need for consumers to be cybersecurity-conscious while online and to ensure at all times efficient management of e-waste for a safer environment.
Prof. Danbatta noted that this year’s World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), which was observed on March 15, 2021 focused on ‘Tackling Plastic Pollution’ in line with the e-Waste Regulation being pursued by the Commission.
He said events of this nature provide the opportunity for NCC, as a telecom regulator to interact with consumers and attend to their service-related concerns.
The NCC boss further revealed that the initiatives include the NCC Emergency Toll-free Number 112; the NCC Consumer Complaint Toll-Free Number 622; the Do-Not-Disturb (DND) Short Code 2442, the Regulation on Forceful Subscription and measures put in place to check cases of pre-registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.
“The Fair is pivotal to bolstering the economic and industrial transformation of the region in view of its enormous business potential,” Danbatta said.
In his remark, President of the Chamber, Emeka Nwandu, represented by his deputy, Jasper Nduagwuike, extolled the role of the Chamber in the facilitation and promotion of robust exchange of business engagements in the South-East region of the country over the years through various initiatives, such as the Trade Fair.
The event with the theme: “Promoting New Technologies, Business Ideas and Strategies for Rapid Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria,” attracted many multinational, international and national exhibitors who took advantage of the Fair to reach out to their customers in the South-East and South-South zones of the country.
