NCC Urges Nigerians to Verify Phones Before Purchase

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to verify their phones before purchasing to enhance consumer protection and comply with statutory requirements. Edoyemi Ogoh, the Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity at the NCC, stated during an interview on Arise TV that the NCC Act of 2003 mandates type approval for devices entering Nigeria to ensure they are genuine and function correctly.

Ogoh highlighted that many complaints about poor service quality were linked to the use of non-compliant devices. He explained that using devices without type approval could negatively impact not only the owners but also others in the same environment.

The NCC has registered approximately 231 million devices and is taking measures to prevent unapproved devices from accessing telecommunications networks. Consumers are advised to check their phones' approval status to ensure compliance with NCC requirements.