The House of Representatives has today instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to mandate internet service providers across the nation to immediately restrict access to all websites featuring obscene and pornographic material.
The legislators adopted this resolution after a motion was introduced by Dalhatu Tafoki, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Katsina state.
In presenting the motion, Tafoki contended that cyber prnography is increasingly a worldwide issue and that Nigeria, which he described as a ‘religious country’ that forbids nudity and prnography, has not sufficiently tackled this concern.
The parliamentarian noted that numerous nations throughout Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have implemented legislation prohibiting p*rnography.
He further referenced cautions from psychologists and sociologists regarding the harmful effects of prnography, such as its tendency to promote adultery, prstitution, and dependency.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological and mental consequences of viewing p*rnographic content,” he stated.
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, put the motion to a voice vote, and the lawmakers expressed their approval.
The House instructed the NCC to enforce sanctions on service providers that do not adhere to this directive.
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