The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it plans to commence activities that will result in the formulation of regulations on E-Waste in Nigeria.
This was revealed at the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day with the theme: “Empowering Consumers through Clean Transition”.
NCC said the regulation is as a result of the global concern for the regulation of e-waste is two-pronged, which includes the acute awareness of the hazardous properties and the potential risk to human health.
Speaking at the event, Umar Danbatta, the NCC Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), noted the regulation will be in line with its regulatory mandate and to keep pace with efforts at managing e-waste-related issues, in a manner that reduces cases of indiscriminate burning of electronic devices with the potential for increased carbon emission in the environment.
“The commission has been working, with other relevant agencies, to develop regulations on E-waste,” he said.
“The regulations will represent a holistic intervention aimed at providing clarity and delimiting the responsibilities of various stakeholders in the E-waste value chain within the telecommunications industry.”
The commission added that the proposed regulations are industry-specific, and nonetheless, key into other initiatives at national and international levels.
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