From Victor Osula, Abuja
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to instruct internet service providers across the country to immediately block access to all pornographic websites.
The lawmakers also mandated the NCC to impose sanctions on any internet service provider that fails to comply with the directive.
The resolution was passed during Tuesday’s plenary following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabua Federal Constituency of Katsina State.
Tafoki, while presenting the motion, described Nigeria as a “highly religious country” where major faiths condemn nudity and obscenity.
He warned that cyber pornography posed significant risks to society, including its potential to promote adultery, prostitution, and addiction.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological, and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content,” he stated.
Following a voice vote called by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the motion was overwhelmingly supported by the lawmakers.
