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Reps Instruct NCC To Ask Internet Service Providers To Block Pornographic Sites In Nigeria
The House of Representatives has called on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to instruct Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating in the country to take immediate action in blocking all websites that contain obscene and pornographic content.
This resolution came after the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki (APC-Katsina state) during a plenary session on Tuesday in Abuja.
While presenting the motion, Tafoki emphasized that cyber pornography is becoming a widespread global issue, yet no significant measures have been taken to address it within the country.
He pointed out that Nigeria is a religious nation, where all major religions strictly prohibit nudity and obscenity in any form.
According to him, various countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have enacted laws that prohibit pornography within their territories.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological, and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content.
“Some of the immediate effects of viewing pornographic content include causing deception in marriage, which may later affect family life.
“It promotes adultery, prostitution, and many unreal expectations that can result in dangerous promiscuous behavior.
“It leads to addiction, escalation, desensitization, and acting out sexually by one person, as well as a change of attitude towards oneself and his family,”* he stated.
The House urged the NCC to enforce the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act and the National Information Technology Development Act against any ISPs that fail to comply.
In his ruling, Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas assigned the Committees on Communications and Legislative Compliance to oversee the implementation and submit a report within four weeks for further legislative action.
Credit: NAN
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