In reaction to the controversy generated by the planned installation of the fifth generation of mobile technologies (5G telecom network) in Nigeria, the Federal Government, as well as information technology and medical experts said there’s no evidence that it causes coronavirus and transmits diseases. They said misinformation and lack of effective communication caused the rumour and subsequent controversy.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, the president of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Olusola Teniola said, “The lockdown in the United Kingdom has given an opportunity to those opposed to the deployment of 5G technology to spread fake news and fear into some parts of the population,’’ adding that there is no empirical evidence to prove that 5G caused COVID-19.

“There is no link , and we need to listen to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and government medical specialists about how COVID-19 is caused and spread and take proper measures to avoid the spread of the virus by following the advice of medical practitioners on self-isolation, and keeping hands clean during these uncertain times,’’ he added.

According to him, there is no scientific data or research pointing to any harmful effect on human beings. He further said government acted wisely by allowing an independent study after the 5G trial last year on both 3.5GHz and 26GHz spectrums. “However, very little has been done on frequencies above 6 GHz, and like when 2G technology was launched, no one on earth has a definite answer on what happens with wide and mass roll out of wireless (mobile) technology for the sort of applications envisioned to be developed on it. “We are dealing with complex technologies, and this sometimes causes doubt in the minds of those that don’t understand it,’’ he said, adding that the controversy is a wake-up call.

We have not issued 5G licence in Nigeria – FG

Although the Federal Government said it had not issued any 5G mobile telecom licence in the country, some Nigerians think otherwise. They allege that 5G cables were laid, even during the period of lockdown. The executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta said the ongoing laying of fibre optic cables and the deployment of other telecom equipment by mobile network operators across Lagos and other states was entirely to expand their infrastructure across the country and not for 5G deployment.

He made this clarification in response to insinuations being spread by some individuals through viral video, audio and textual contents on the social media, claiming that some ongoing digging/excavation activities and laying of fibre optic cables by mobile network operators in Lagos and some other states are connected to the deployment of 5G equipment. Danbatta said, “As we speak, any information suggesting or claiming that the equipment being deployed by network operators are for 5G is purely false.

It is deliberately orchestrated by individuals who are bent on creating ill-feelings in the industry.” He called on Nigerians to disregard such ill-motivated information in its entirety. “As telecom regulators, we enjoin Nigerians to get accurate information from us rather than relying on information on the social media,” Danbatta added.

He further said the ongoing digging and laying of fibre optic cables by some operators were in accordance with agreements reached during meetings by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami and the management of the NCC, with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), led by Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the governor of Ekiti State, in January this year.

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/no-evidence-5g-causes-covid-19-fg-it-experts.html

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In reaction to the controversy generated by the planned installation of the fifth generation of mobile technologies (5G telecom network) in Nigeria, the Federal Government, as well as information technology and medical experts said there’s no evidence that it causes coronavirus and transmits diseases. They said misinformation and lack of effective communication caused the rumour and subsequent controversy.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, the president of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Olusola Teniola said, “The lockdown in the United Kingdom has given an opportunity to those opposed to the deployment of 5G technology to spread fake news and fear into some parts of the population,’’ adding that there is no empirical evidence to prove that 5G caused COVID-19.

“There is no link , and we need to listen to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and government medical specialists about how COVID-19 is caused and spread and take proper measures to avoid the spread of the virus by following the advice of medical practitioners on self-isolation, and keeping hands clean during these uncertain times,’’ he added.

According to him, there is no scientific data or research pointing to any harmful effect on human beings. He further said government acted wisely by allowing an independent study after the 5G trial last year on both 3.5GHz and 26GHz spectrums. “However, very little has been done on frequencies above 6 GHz, and like when 2G technology was launched, no one on earth has a definite answer on what happens with wide and mass roll out of wireless (mobile) technology for the sort of applications envisioned to be developed on it. “We are dealing with complex technologies, and this sometimes causes doubt in the minds of those that don’t understand it,’’ he said, adding that the controversy is a wake-up call.

We have not issued 5G licence in Nigeria – FG

Although the Federal Government said it had not issued any 5G mobile telecom licence in the country, some Nigerians think otherwise. They allege that 5G cables were laid, even during the period of lockdown. The executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta said the ongoing laying of fibre optic cables and the deployment of other telecom equipment by mobile network operators across Lagos and other states was entirely to expand their infrastructure across the country and not for 5G deployment.

He made this clarification in response to insinuations being spread by some individuals through viral video, audio and textual contents on the social media, claiming that some ongoing digging/excavation activities and laying of fibre optic cables by mobile network operators in Lagos and some other states are connected to the deployment of 5G equipment. Danbatta said, “As we speak, any information suggesting or claiming that the equipment being deployed by network operators are for 5G is purely false.

It is deliberately orchestrated by individuals who are bent on creating ill-feelings in the industry.” He called on Nigerians to disregard such ill-motivated information in its entirety. “As telecom regulators, we enjoin Nigerians to get accurate information from us rather than relying on information on the social media,” Danbatta added.

He further said the ongoing digging and laying of fibre optic cables by some operators were in accordance with agreements reached during meetings by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami and the management of the NCC, with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), led by Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the governor of Ekiti State, in January this year.

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/no-evidence-5g-causes-covid-19-fg-it-experts.html

Who told u 5G causes covid19?

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