By Progress Godfrey
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun moves to introduce free access to approved digital educational platforms nationwide as part of efforts to remove data costs that prevent millions of Nigerians from accessing digital learning.
The Commission on Tuesday held a public consultation in Abuja on its proposed framework for zero-rated access to educational platforms, bringing together government agencies, mobile network operators, education stakeholders, development partners and civil society groups to shape the policy.
Representing the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, and the Director of Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis, Mr Ayuba Shuaibu, said the initiative aims to reduce the affordability barrier that prevents many students from participating in digital education.
“The objective of this initiative is straightforward but deeply significant; and that is to reduce the affordability barrier that locks millions of Nigerian students out of the digital classroom,” he said.
