The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Sam George has assured that the upcoming SIM card registration exercise will be entirely technology-driven, with no queues or manual processes.
Speaking during an interview on Friday, April 11, 2025, the Minister emphasized a complete departure from the previous registration process, which he described as deeply flawed. “The previous SIM re-registration was poorly done,” he said.
“It lacked technology and innovation.” He further condemned the earlier process, stating, “It was done purely for private gains and not for public advantage. It was an act of pure wickedness.”
The Minister explained that the new approach would involve a more intelligent and efficient process. “What we are doing now is cross-referencing and matching,” he revealed, noting that the registration would be “tech-driven but human-centred. Nobody is going to queue.”
This innovation aims to restore public trust and streamline digital identification processes in the country.
“We need to clean up the system,” he added, referencing the broader objective of ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.
In a surprising disclosure, the Minister clarified that the cost of the new registration will not be borne by the government.
“This is not going to be the cost of government; the networks are going to pay for it,” he stated.
His comments followed a press briefing earlier in the week where he outlined key innovations and reforms within the digital communications sector, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to a smarter, citizen-friendly digital ecosystem.
