The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites across the country.
The resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday, with lawmakers mandating internet service providers to block access to such content.
The motion was sponsored by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency in Katsina State.
He argued that the move was necessary to “protect societal values.”
According to him, “Nigeria is a highly religious country, and all the major religions in the country forbid nudity and obscenity in any form.”
Tafoki warned that pornography promotes “adultery, prostitution, and other promiscuous behaviors” and cited psychological and sociological risks.
The House assigned its Committees on Communications and Legislative Compliance to oversee the implementation of the directive.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas emphasised that internet service providers who fail to comply will face sanctions.
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