The former Nigerian communications minister had denounced any allegiance to Boko Haram but expressed support for the global extremist groups — the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.
Mr Pantami said his friend made the donation after he spoke with him.
Mr Pantami spoke at the 11th African day International Conference, on Thursday in Abuja.
The deadline handed to Nigerians by Mr Buhari’s regime to link their NIN to their SIMs ended on March 31, after about eight postponements.
“If you employ them, you will discover that they will not be able to do the work you have employed them to do.”
The extension was also aimed at addressing low enrolments in schools and hospitals, according to compiled data.
