NCC moves to tackle importation of fake, biohazardous phones & accessories

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is working with other consumer products regulatory agencies to tackle the importation of fake and biohazardous phones and accessories into the country.

The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Professor Garba Danbatta, stated this at the World Consumer Rights Day Press Conference and presentation of Telecom Consumer Handbook in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

Professor Danbatta said the collaboration with other products regulatory agencies was also to ensure the protection of the environment in consonance with the theme of the World Consumer Rights Day which is “Tackling Plastic Pollution”

Professor Danbatta pointed out that the Commission had designed an array of consumer protection measures such as the “Do not Disturb”, “Data Rollover”, “112 safety number” and value added services which had reduced unsolicited calls and messages by 96 percent in three years.

The NCC’s commemoration of the World Consumer Rights Day, which was Virtual, featured the presentation of a Telecom consumer Handbook containing codes on consumer rights, obligations, practices, cyber security and safety tips, among others.

Amaka E. Nliam