NCC Denies Installing ‘5G’ Across The Country
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has debunked the claim that mobile network operators are deploying 5G across the country.
NCC added that the ongoing laying of fibre optic cables and the deployment of other telecoms equipment by mobile network operators (MNOs) across Lagos and other states was geared towards providing better services to consumers.
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NCC tweeted about this on Thursday.
The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Umar Garba Danbatta, frowned at those saying
it was secretly installing 5G network, adding that Nigerians should rely on authoritative sources on subject matters before jumping to conclusions.
“As we speak, any information suggesting or claiming that the equipment being deployed by the network operators are 5G equipment is purely misinformation deliberately orchestrated by individuals bent on creating ill-feelings in the industry.”
“As the telecoms regulator, we enjoin Nigerians to get accurate information from us rather than relying on information emanating on social media by some individuals out of ignorance to misinform our people,” he said.
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Danbatta stressed that the ongoing expansion was a product of agreements reached between the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Management of the NCC and Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State in January 2020.
“The Governors’ Forum agreed to allow the telecoms operators to expand their networks by granting the telecoms operators necessary permits, which they had been having difficulties in getting before now.
“This will help them expand their networks for more effective service delivery to Nigerians. That is exactly what was or is ongoing in Lagos and in other states. It is to improve their networks infrastructure,” NCC statement read in apart.
