Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson, has
cautioned the public on the risks which go with the use of mobile phones.
Johnson, represented by Mrs Ngozi Ogujiofor, a deputy director in the
ministry, gave the advice in Abuja while speaking with the News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) after the inauguration of Etisalat Experience Centre.
She said one of the most dangerous devices of communications was the
mobile phones, and they could affect health and cause damages to the body.
“Radiation from phones can cause problems, and this is why we are
advising the public not to bring phones close to their body or use in the rain.
“The most dangerous and important element in the communications sector
is mobile phones, because of the health and other related risks they bring,’’
the minister said.
She also advised telephone companies and operators to carry out
sensitisation programmes to enlighten Nigerians on the risks of using mobile
phones.
“It is important for operators to also enlighten the public on the
risks, because this will also help members of the society to enjoy their
lives,’’ Johnson said.
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