The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has In a statement released on Saturday April 4 to counter rumors He revealed that a three-month study trial had commenced on November The statement reads in parts;
“The National Frequency Management Council (NFMC) of which I am the “As part of the study trial process, I directed the Nigerian “Government will not act on the speculations only, but rather we will “I wish to thank the general public for reaching out to us on this
disclosed that no licence has been issued for 5G in Nigeria.
circulating on social media that 5G technology causes Coronavirus,
Pantami stated that the Buhari-led administration will never seek
technological advancement at the expense of the health and welfare of
its citizens
25 “in order to critically review and study the health and security
implications of deploying 5G in Nigeria”. Pantami who disclosed that the
trial has been concluded, added that the reporting process is currently
ongoing.
Chairman, has not deliberated on or released any bulk frequency spectrum
for the deployment of 5G.
Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that a team of experts,
security agencies and other stakeholders fully participate in the trial
process and my office also invited these agencies to participate in the
trial.
take an informed decision on 5G after due consultation with experts and
the public. I have also directed the NCC to engage citizens on any
questions or concerns they may have regarding 5G.
issue. We advise you all to remain rest assured that government will
always take the welfare, health and security of the public into account
while considering the deployment of any technology.”
No licence has been issued for 5G in Nigeria, its study is still ongoing – Minister of Communication, Isa Pantami
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