Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the licensing of machine sellers in Kano State as a part of its implementation of the Device Checker platform, whereas assuring Nigerians that the initiative just isn’t a surveillance software.
The crew chief assist providers of the fee, Engr. Ibrahim Ma’azu, disclosed this at a press briefing in Kano yesterday.
Ma’azu stated the Device Checker platform was designed to strengthen kind approval compliance, shield customers and improve the integrity of communication units used on Nigerian networks.
He defined that as Nigeria’s digital financial system expands, there’s a want to make sure that units linked to networks adjust to technical and regulatory requirements. According to him, the platform helps verification of the sort approval standing of SIM-enabled units and can assist deal with circulation of non-compliant, counterfeit, cloned and unauthorised units available in the market.
“The commission has made significant progress. Recently, we streamlined the licensing and regularisation process, enabling a significant number of device dealers in Kano State to obtain licences,” he stated.
He added that the fee has additionally carried out stakeholder sensitisation in Lagos and different components of the nation to boost consciousness amongst importers and business gamers on kind approval necessities.
To simplify compliance, Ma’azu stated the NCC has developed a user-friendly Device Checker software that permits authorised stakeholders to scan International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers and add data on to the platform.
He stated customers may confirm the standing of any machine earlier than buy by way of the Device Checker portal on the NCC web site by coming into the machine’s IMEI. He confused that the platform doesn’t entry private knowledge, messages, pictures, contacts, monetary data or any non-public content material saved on a tool.
“I would like to emphasise that the Device Checker platform is not a surveillance tool. Its focus is limited to device identification and regulatory compliance verification,” he stated.
Ma’azu urged customers to confirm units earlier than buy, patronise respected and licensed sellers, and use the fee’s on-line assets, including that complaints and enquiries might be channelled by way of the NCC’s 315 toll-free line.
