Abuja, April 10, 2023 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is not within its mandate to regulate the contents on social media.
The NCC made the clarification on Monday while responding to a demand from the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN).
NCC said in a statement on Monday that the NCSCN, had during a visit to NCC in Abuja, sought the intervention of the Commission to regulate the contents of social media.
It said that Reuben Muoka, its Director of Public Affairs, who spoke on behalf of Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, informed the NCSCN that the Commission did not have such mandate.
“The major role of the telecom regulator is to facilitate the deployment of telecom infrastructure that provides different types of telecommunications services, including improving broadband that enhances robust Internet experience, and ensuring fair competition as well as the protecting of telecom consumers.
“The mandate includes making services available, accessible and affordable for Nigerians who may leverage such access to engage in digital social mediation for the benefit of the individual, businesses, and the nation’s socioeconomic growth.
“In the performance of its functions, the Commission promotes collaboration and partnerships with different stakeholders such as NCSCN in creating awareness and promoting access to different categories of consumers in the country,” he said. (GBN)
