The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, says Nigerian telecom consumers spent $6.6 billion in 2016.
Danbatta disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during the launch of the NCC Year of the Consumer.
He said that in 2015, the Nigerian telecom consumers spent 5.6 billion dollars, adding that consumers’ contribution had made the success stories possible in the sector.
Prof. Danbatta said that NCC this year intends to inform and educate consumers with the sole aim of protecting and empowering them to make the right decisions.
He said that a robust media programme would accompany the initiatives in this campaign through the year providing unique and timely information to all.
Earlier, the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu said that the ministry was working on formulating policies frameworks and guidelines on protecting ICT consumers.
Shittu said that government had actively engaged key stakeholders to ensure quality of service and consumer rights.
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