The issue of improperly registered SIM Cards had been going on for the past seven years, but this time around, within forty five days, we were able to solve the menace, the Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has said.
TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Pantami made this assertion on Thursday while making his remarks during a meeting held with a delegation from the World Bank Group, led by Country Director (Nigeria), Mr Shubham Chaudhuri held at the Ministry’s Headquarters, Abuja.
Pantami said most of the telecom operators were planning to see him, but that he refused to see them and directed that they get back on track first before they can see him.
The global partners were at the Ministry to explore possible areas of collaboration aimed at eliminating global poverty and making efficient use of the Digital Space in Nigeria.
Dr. Pantami also disclosed the key focused area of the Ministry which includes, Fostering a Digital Economy; Promoting Indigenous Technologies; e-government implementation; Increased Broadband Penetration; Digital Job Creation; Digital Literacy and Effective ICT Regulation.
“Nigeria is blessed with an average youthful population of 18.5 years that are digital natives. As the Honourable Minister, under my watch, the Ministry will work round the clock to come up with policies that would promote the Nigerian youths and support a digital economy,” the Minister said.