NCC Launches Device Checker Policy for Consumer Safety

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a device checker policy to enhance consumer safety and ensure quality service delivery in the telecommunications sector. Edoyemi Ogoh, the Director of Technical Standard and Network Integrity at NCC, made this announcement during a sensitization program in Abuja.

He stated that the integrity of the telecommunications industry relies not only on network infrastructure but also on the quality and compliance of devices used on these networks. The NCC's authority to approve telecommunications devices stems from the Nigerian Communications Act of 2003, which mandates that licensed service providers and equipment manufacturers obtain type approval before selling or using communication equipment in Nigeria.

This policy aims to ensure that devices meet technical standards, protect users, and improve service quality. Ogoh also highlighted the importance of verifying devices currently in stock and those imported into Nigeria to prevent non-compliant or fake devices from connecting to networks.