The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has invited
stakeholders to comment on its draft policy on the proposed Code of Practice all
affected and interested parties as well as the general public to a Stakeholder
Consultation on the establishment of an Internet Industry Code of Practice,
reports ITRealms.
As part of its Internet Governance functions, the Nigerian
Communications Commission said its seeking input from stakeholders in the
development of a code of practice in support of an open internet.
ITRealms reports
that the Commission favours a multi-stakeholder model of engagement in the
process of policy development for Internet Governance. The proposed Code of
Practice seeks, among other things.
In addition, NCC said the draft seeks to “Protect the rights
and interests of Internet Service Providers and consumers; Provide jointly
agreed and effective solutions to the issues of discriminatory traffic
management practices; Ensure adequate safeguards are put in place by service
providers against abuses such as unsolicited messages.
Further, NCC said the outline the obligations of Service
Providers in relation to offensive and potentially harmful content for minors
and vulnerable audiences; Promote the safe, secure and responsible use of
Internet Services with due regard to provisions in existing legal instruments; Establish
best practices for Internet Governance in Nigeria, in line with emerging issues
and global trends.
NCC equally said the draft would provide transparent rules
for the assessment and classification of Internet content; Increase stakeholder
satisfaction through improved consumer experience online; Extensive
consultation of stakeholders is crucial to the success of this exercise.
Uboshe Uboche/GEE
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