The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC has said the introduction of the “Internet Industry Code of Practice” was a way of protecting telecommunications consumers against increasing cyber crimes.
Executive Vice Chairman, Umar Garba Danbatta, gave the hint at the 49th edition of consumer town hall meeting, held at Udi, Enugu State.
Represented by the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ismail Adedigba, he lamented that cyber crime was serious global problem, stressing that the “Internet Industry Code of Practice” would curtail such to the barest minimum.
He stated that the liberalisation of the telecoms industry had led to an unprecedented increase in the usage of Internet based solutions and services, adding that the industry code would also check sharp practices among service providers in the country.
Danbatta said the Commission would soon roll out ‘Internet industry Code of Practice’ technique, and consumers must play their own roles.
