The House of Representatives, in a strong push to protect moral values has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to take action and block access to pornographic websites across the country. This move is part of ongoing efforts to regulate online content deemed harmful or inappropriate.
Lawmakers expressed concerns about the ease with which explicit material can be accessed on platforms such as YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. They argue that such content poses a significant threat to the country’s moral standards, especially among young people.
In response, the House has recommended that telecom providers create or adopt software capable of filtering out adult content. They also suggest setting up dedicated hotlines for users to report inappropriate material, allowing for swift action to remove it.
This initiative is tied to broader efforts to amend the Nigerian Communications Commission Act. The proposed amendments would regulate unsolicited communications and enhance online safety by requiring internet and mobile service providers to offer services that exclude adult content. The amendments also seek to grant the NCC more power to enforce these rules effectively.
The House’s call highlights the ongoing global debate over internet censorship, balancing the need to regulate harmful content with protecting individual freedoms.
As Nigeria navigates this issue, the success of these measures and their impact on digital rights remain important points of discussion.
