The Nigerian
Communications Commission said in Abuja on Tuesday that it would take necessary
measures to protect the nation from being a dumping ground for fake cell
phones.
The NCC
Public Relations Officer, Mr Reuben Muoka, said this in an interview with the
News Agency of Nigeria. Muoka said the commission was conscious of the health
implications of fake cell phones on........
the populace.
He, therefore, said the
commission would ensure that only certified phones and phone accessories found
their way into the nation’s markets.
NCC was
partnering with the Nigerian Customs Services and the Phone and Allied Dealers
Association of Nigeria to that effect.
“Checks have
revealed that major dealers in the Nigeria ICT market also engaged in the sale
of unapproved phones.
“The NCC condemns this in complete
terms because of its health implication and effects in the quality of services
delivery.
“Worried by
the ugly trend, the regulatory authority in partnership with NCS and PADAN has
organised a forum in Lagos to sensitise end users on the dangers of buying fake
phones.
“We have
warned phone dealers to secure an approval for any type of communication
equipment before importing them to the country,” he said.
Muoka told
NAN that the commission would penalise any dealer who sells or installs any
communication facilities without obtaining approval from the NCC.
He said approval meant to ensure
that all communication equipment complies with international standards before
it could be used in the country.
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