Against the backdrop of the public concern about the health implications of the deployment of Fifth Generation Mobile Networks (5G) in Nigeria, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Isa Ali Pantami has clarified that no licence has been issued for the deployment of 5G in the country.
The Minister made this clarification in a press statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on the 4th of April, 2020.
The Minister noted that the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC) which he presides over has not deliberated on or released any bulk frequency spectrum for the deployment of 5G.
He further explained that although a 3-month study trial commenced on the 25th of November, 2019 in order to critically review and study the implications of deploying 5G in Nigeria, the study and reporting process is currently ongoing.
The Minister assured Nigerians that the current administration places a premium on the welfare, health and security of Nigerians and its desire for technological advancement will never be at the expense of the well-being of Nigerians.
He added that the government will take an informed decision about 5G after due consultation with experts and the public.
The Minister made this clarification in a press statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on the 4th of April, 2020.
The Minister noted that the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC) which he presides over has not deliberated on or released any bulk frequency spectrum for the deployment of 5G.
He further explained that although a 3-month study trial commenced on the 25th of November, 2019 in order to critically review and study the implications of deploying 5G in Nigeria, the study and reporting process is currently ongoing.
The Minister assured Nigerians that the current administration places a premium on the welfare, health and security of Nigerians and its desire for technological advancement will never be at the expense of the well-being of Nigerians.
He added that the government will take an informed decision about 5G after due consultation with experts and the public.
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