NCC working to make call tariff simpler, transparent – Maida

The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, has said that it was working to make telecom tariffs ‘simpler and more transparent.’

Dr Aminu Maida, NCC’s executive vice chairman, stated this recently.

According to him, the decision would protect consumers against exploitation by telecommunication providers.

He also promised to ensure that consumer grievances are addressed and to see that they get value for money.

“As the regulator, we are going to be stepping in to see what the common issues that consumers are complaining about and what operators are doing about them so that we can hold everybody along the value chain accountable,” he said.

He adds that the body would enforce regulations more effectively and based on the law guiding the telecommunication industry.

He said: “Compliance is another driver we will focus on. As a regulator that is empowered by the Nigerian Communications Act of 2003, we have the power to hold our licensees to their obligations.

Maida adds that doing so “will require more work on the part of we the regulators.”

To achieve its goal, he said the NCC “will be deploying digitalization to enable us to work efficiently. For instance, we are working toward renewing licences digitally.”