Telecommunications operator, MTN has disclosed in its audited result for the financial year that about 44 million of its 68.5 million subscribers in Nigeria have submitted their National Identification Number (NIN), which was to be linked with their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.
MTN Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola said that the 44 million represented about 64 percent of its subscriber base and 74 percent of service revenue and the firm is actively supporting the Federal Government’s NIN enrolment programme, having deployed more than 2,300 points of enrolment across the country.
Toriola emphasised that MTN is working constructively with the authorities to support the NIN enrolment drive to ensure that customers meet the current deadline for NIN verification is March 31, 2022.
“While an extension is solely in the hands of the authorities, we are working constructively with them and the industry, supporting the NIN enrolment drive, to ensure that customers are not unduly inconvenienced and service revenue for 2022 is not impacted.”
Toriola state that MTN could connect approximately 2,000 new communities in 2022 in the country through its rural connectivity programme and CVM initiatives.
“We are seeing structurally sustained data growth. As a result, we are investing in network and information technology infrastructure, and have secured the relevant frequencies to meet the higher demand. This involves accelerating the expansion of our 4G coverage and providing home broadband to capture a significant share of market growth,”
“We will commence the initial rollout of 5G services once the acquisition process is completed to further deepen broadband penetration in Nigeria, enhance customer experience and unlock new revenue streams,” he added.
He also stressed that the firm has made significant progress with its super-agent licence, expanding the agent network across the country.
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