Nigeria Reps Criticize Telecom Regulator

The Nigeria — House of Representatives (Nigeria) has sharply criticized the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its weak regulatory oversight, holding it responsible for the persistent poor quality of telecommunication services across Nigeria. Lawmakers, led by Ahmadu Jah and supported by George Ozodinobi, highlighted issues such as dropped calls, slow internet speeds, and high costs relative to service quality, which negatively impact personal communication and business operations. They accused telecom operators of prioritizing profits over service improvement and the NCC of complacency. The House urged telecom companies to invest in modern infrastructure, expand coverage, improve customer service, and adopt fairer pricing. It also directed the NCC to enforce stricter quality standards and hold operators accountable, resolving to establish an ad-hoc committee to investigate the root causes and recommend legislative actions.