The NCC says it does not have prosecutorial power in criminal acts committed by citizens and licensees which are inimical to the sector.
, in a bid to further protect telecoms infrastructure in the country, has restated its commitment to continue to strengthen collaboration with judicial institutions in Nigeria.The statement said the Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Umar Danbatta, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the Kano State judiciary to the NCC’s Kano Zonal Office.
He said the criminal conspired to degrade the quality of service in the country and, since the NCC had no prosecutorial power, the need to strengthen collaboration with the judicial arm of the government at all levels became expedient. “NCC does not have prosecutorial power in criminal acts committed by the citizens and licensees which are inimical to the progress of the sector.“This is a testimony to the kind cooperation NCC has been enjoying from the judiciary,” he said.
“We very much appreciate this cooperation with the judiciary and we are committed to ensure that the cooperation grows stronger and stronger going forward,” the statement said.
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