Telecoms regulator urges Nigerians to disregard alleged phone ‘tracking’, ‘leakage’

*The Nigerian Communications Commission denies the allegations in their entirety, restates the Commission’s commitment to discharging regulatory responsibilities to Nigerian consumers in accordance with the legal provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the NCA 2003, and global best practices

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the telecoms regulatory Commission in the country has been inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage”, which some individuals and groups have made against it in the social and alternative media space.

Mr. Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, in a statement issued Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Abuja, FCT, however, made the following clarifications in this regard:

1. The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety.
2. By the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone.

iii. The Commission has reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.

1. The Commission restates its commitment to discharging its responsibilities to the Nigerian people in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the NCA 2003; and other extant Laws of the Federation; and global best practices.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission denies these allegations, and advises the public to disregard them,” stated the NCC.