The Nigerian House of Representatives has instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure the restriction of access to all pornographic websites in the country.
The lawmakers further urged the Commission to mandate internet service providers to immediately block such content.
Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC), lawmaker from Katsina State, sponsored the motion.
While presenting the motion, Tafoki highlighted that cyber pornography is an escalating global concern and argued that Nigeria has not taken sufficient steps to address it.
He emphasized that Nigeria is a “highly religious country” where major faiths oppose and prohibit nudity and obscenity.
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Tafoki also pointed out that several nations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have already implemented laws banning pornography.
Citing expert warnings, the lawmaker referenced psychologists and sociologists who have cautioned about the negative effects of pornography, stating that it could contribute to adultery, prostitution, and addiction.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists worldwide have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological, and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content,” he stated.
Following a voice vote conducted by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the motion was approved by the House.
As part of the resolution, the House directed the NCC to enforce penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the directive.
