The public has been informed by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) that the new 5G network, also known as the Fifth Generation network, has no harmful health consequences.
At a roundtable discussion with members of the Association of Heads of Federal Establishments on Saturday in Enugu, the Enugu Zonal Controller of the NCC, Mr. Ogbonnaya Ugama, provided the clarification (AHFEs).
According to Ugama, there is no definite evidence that electromagnetic radiation from gadgets like phones are damaging to human health.
He claimed that international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), have established a standard that there must be no convincing proof that 5G has harmful effects on both human and animal health.
However, if they had any reservations, the controller encouraged users not to hold these electromagnetic objects, such as handsets, close to their bodies.
“NCC shall take all reasonable steps to protect public safety and to see that every piece of equipment meeting predetermined standards is approved.
Ugama reaffirmed the advantages of the 5G network, noting that it was created to boost cellular service flexibility while lowering latency and increasing speed.
“In comparison to 4G, which has a theoretical peak speed of just one GBPS, 5G has a theoretical peak speed of 20 GBPS.
“5G has the potential to transform Nigeria’s economy,” he said, citing its projected impact in education, finance, security, agriculture, healthcare, entertainment, and even governance. According to the controller, Nigeria was the third country in Africa to roll out the 5G network, which was operational in six states: Lagos, Imo, Borno, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
According to Ugama, the network will be expanded to other states by 2025.