The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites in the country.
The House wants the Commission to compel all internet service providers to block all such contents with immediate effect.
Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC), lawmaker from Katsina State, sponsored the motion.
Tafoki argued that cyber pornography is a growing global problem, and Nigeria has not taken sufficient steps to address it.
He emphasised that Nigeria is a highly religious country where major faiths prohibit nudity and obscenity. Tafoki also cited examples of several countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East that have enacted laws banning pornography.
According to him, Nigeria is a “highly religious country” where major faiths preach against and prohibit nudity and obscenity.
The lawmaker went further to state that several countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East had enacted laws banning pornography.
He also warned about the negative impact of pornography, including its potential to encourage adultery, prostitution, and addiction.
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Tafoki also referenced warnings from psychologists and sociologists about the psychological, sociological, and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content.
To drive home his point, the Katsina lawmaker made reference to warnings from psychologists and sociologists about the negative impact of pornography.
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological and mental consequences of viewing pornographic content,” he said.
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives subjected the motion to a voice vote where the lawmakers voted in support of it.
The House directed the NCC to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with the directive.