The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, rose from their meeting on Thursday with a resolve to throw their weight behind the Nigerian Communications Commissions, NCC, in the fine it imposed on one of Nigeria’s telecommunication Giants, MTN to pay the $ 5.2 billion, (N1.04) trillion for failing to deactivate unregistered subscribers.
The 36 states governors commended the NCC for its strict enforcement of the law in its regulation of the telecom sector, and encouraged the commission to go ahead with its strict regulatory duties without any fear or favour. They also insisted that that MTN must pay up in full.
Chairman of the Forum, Governor Abdulazeez Yari told newsmen that the governors after receiving a presentation from the NCC chairman, congratulated him on his appointment and assured to collaborate with the commission to assist in boosting the telecommunication industry.
“The Forum also commended the NCC for its strict compliance and enforcement of the law with regards to the fine issued to MTN and advised the Federal Government to ensure prompt and full payment,” he said.
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