PUBLIC OPINION ON SIM REGISTRATION AND RESTRICTIONS AMONG POS OPERATORS IN OFFA METROPOLIS

This study examined public opinion on SIM registration and restriction among POS operators (A study of POS operators in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State). Four objectives were set, specifically to find out the level of awareness and exposure to information on SIM registration and restriction among POS operators in Offa Local Government, to determine the views of POS operators in Olfa Local Government on the motives behind SIM registration and restriction in Nigeria, to ascertain the perceived effect of SIM registration and restriction on POS operators in Offa Local Government and to examine the extent to which the SIM registration and restriction has effect on economic activities of POS operators in Offa Local Government.. Survey method of research was employed and questionnaire also was the instrument used in gathering data. The data gathered and analyzed revealed that majority of the respondents learned about the SIM registration policy from Media (Radio/TV/Newspaper. Average of the respondents opine that Difficulty in registering SIMs is the challenge they faced. Most of the respondents agreed that SIM restrictions have affected their ability to perform transactions and lastly most of the respondents strongly agreed that the SIM registration policy is necessary for security purposes. The data collected were analysed and interpret using table frequency and percentage. Base on the data gathered, it can be concluded that SIM registration and restriction creates satisfaction among POS operators and their customers and it also affect their business a lot. This study recommends that Government should implement an efficient registration process to minimize wait times and reduce the risk of errors.