House of Reps order NCC to block pornographic sites in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to compel all internet service providers to block all pornographic sites in the country immediately.
The motion was moved by Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Katsina State.
Moving the motion leading to the passing of the resolution, Tafoki argued that cyber pornography was becoming a global problem, adding that Nigeria had not taken adequate steps to address it.
According to him, Nigeria is a “highly religious country” where major faiths preach against and prohibit nudity and obscenity.
The lawmaker went further to state that several countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East had enacted laws banning pornography.
To drive home his point, the Katsina lawmaker made reference to warnings from psychologists and sociologists about the negative impact of pornography.
According to him, pornography could lead to adultery, prostitution, and addiction.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological, and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content,” he said.
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, subjected the motion to a voice vote, which the lawmakers supported.
The House directed the NCC to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the directive.
Source: DAILY POST
