As telecommunication companies in gear up for an increase in the price of mobile internet, also called data, a Senator representing one of the districts of Bayelsa state, Ben Murray-Bruce, has hit the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari very hard.
Murray-Bruce, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said he would be on the side of Nigerians to fight against the policy.
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) had recently asked the telecommunication companies to increase their data rate so the government can make more money through taxation. The move was also confirmed by Adebayo Shittu, the communications minister, who said through such increase, the government would be able to develop the sector and build more infrastructure.
The policy which is to begin on December 1, has so far received serious criticisms with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) warning that actions would be taken against the government if it comes into effect.
He reminded the federal government that leaders of the country live on the sweat of the poor people of the country and that the citizens must not be provoked further. “I will fight against this data increase in the Senate.
“The NCC, as a regulator, should be directing that GSM firms reduce and not increase tariffs!!
“In my opinion, rather than direct GSM firms to hike rates, NCC should invest in free public wifi for the advancement of knowledge in Nigeria.
“It is very unjust for people whose fuel, power and GSM plans are paid for by the people to increase fuel, power and GSM plans for the people without increasing the minimum wage!
“If the government is desperate for money then they should tax something that mainly the rich enjoy. The money they are looking for can be gotten if they tax all Business and First Class tickets.
“My name is Ben Murray-Bruce and I just want to make commonsense!” He said.
He reminded the federal government that leaders of the country live on the sweat of the poor people of the country and that the citizens must not be provoked further. “I will fight against this data increase in the Senate.
“The NCC, as a regulator, should be directing that GSM firms reduce and not increase tariffs!!
“In my opinion, rather than direct GSM firms to hike rates, NCC should invest in free public wifi for the advancement of knowledge in Nigeria.
“It is very unjust for people whose fuel, power and GSM plans are paid for by the people to increase fuel, power and GSM plans for the people without increasing the minimum wage!
“If the government is desperate for money then they should tax something that mainly the rich enjoy. The money they are looking for can be gotten if they tax all Business and First Class tickets.
“My name is Ben Murray-Bruce and I just want to make commonsense!” He said.
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