Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticized the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over the planned increase in the price of mobile data plan, stating that he would side with the masses to fight the proposed policy.
The Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC, had recently demanded that the telecommunication operators to raise the cost of their data services. The policy set to take effect on December 1 has so far been seriously criticized by the Trade Union Congress, TUC, which warned that actions would be taken against the government if it comes into effect .
Murray-Bruce shared his displeasure via his Twitter handle, @benmurraybruce, where he described the directive as unjust.
He wrote, “I will fight against this data increase in the Senate.
“The NCC, as a regulator, should be directing that GSM firms reduce and not increase tariffs!!
“In my opinion, rather than direct GSM firms to hike rates, NCC should invest in free public wifi for the advancement of knowledge in Nigeria.
“It is very unjust for people whose fuel, power and GSM plans are paid for by the people to increase fuel, power and GSM plans of the people!”
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