Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami has expressed frustration over the non-usage of NIN-SIM linkage to fight insecurity in the country.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Pantami as saying he sacrificed his life to ensure implementation of the NIN-SIM card linkage while he was in office as Minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Pantami’s frustration is coming in the wake of the recent abduction of six siblings and their father. The bandits, who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children, have killed three of the abducted persons.
Speaking on the inability of the federal government to use the NIN-SIM card linkage policy to fight insecurity, Pantami said he is worried.
“NIN-SIM policy has been working. However, the relevant institutions fighting criminality are to be requested to ensure they utilise it effectively when a crime is committed.
“Lack of utilising it is the main problem, not the policy. While in office, I know 3 instances where the policy was utilised, and it led to the success of their operations.
“On the lack of utilisation, I am more worried than anyone, as my life was threatened by criminals for reintroducing it, including on BBC Hausa & and national dailies. I resisted and ensured its implementation.
“If it is not being utilised by the relevant institutions in charge of securing lives and property, then I am more frustrated than any person, as I sacrificed my life and ignored all the threats to life.
“This is just a point out of 100 on the policy. May the Almighty rescue all the kidnapped and bring absolute peace and stability to Nigeria, and may He (SWT) continue to guide our leaders and help them always in discharging their responsibilities,” Pantami stated.
