THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS ORDERS NCC TO BLOCK ALL ADULT WEBSITES IN NIGERIA — NETIZENS REACT TO THE DIRECTIVE 🗣️🔥
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to order internet service providers in the country to block all websites hosting obscene and adult content.
The resolution was passed on Tuesday following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State. Tafoki argued that unrestricted access to p3n3gr3phic materials has a negative impact on societal values, particularly among young people.
The legislator stated that several countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have enacted laws prohibiting adult content. He also referenced warnings from psychologists and sociologists about the harmful effects of adult content, including its potential to promote adultery, pr3stitution, and addiction.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists worldwide have issued strong warnings about the psychological, sociological, and m3ntal consequences of consuming p3rn3gr3phic content,” he said.
Lawmakers supported the motion through a voice vote conducted by House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.
Lawmakers supporting the motion emphasised the need to protect Nigerian cultural and moral standards by curbing access to explicit content.
They urged the NCC to ensure immediate compliance by internet service providers and to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the order.
