Senator Ben Bruce of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to fight against the Nigerian Communications Commission order to Telecommunication operators to increase data tariff by December 1. This proposed increase has stirred several comments from youths on social media platforms.
Ben Bruce, who is representing Bayelsa East constituency made this known in his several tweets yesterday.
Ben Bruce in his tweet said that “It is very unjust for people whose fuel, power and GSM plans are paid for by the people to increase fuel, power and GSM plans of the people!
“In my opinion, rather than direct GSM firms to hike rates, NCC should invest in free public wifi for the advancement of knowledge in Nigeria.”
He added that “I will fight against this data in the Senate. The NCC, as a regulator, should be directing that GSM firms reduce and not increase tariffs.”
Bruce is a respected member of the senate, who is known for his candid opinion on national issues. He is one the media dons that delves into politics.
Here are some of his tweets;
It is very unjust for people whose fuel, power and GSM plans are paid for by the people to increase fuel, power and GSM plans of the people!
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) November 30, 2016
In my opinion, rather than direct GSM firms to hike rates, NCC should invest in free public wifi for the advancement of knowledge in Nigeria
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) November 30, 2016
I will fight against this data in the Senate. The NCC, as a regulator, should be directing that GSM firms reduce and not increase tariffs!!
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) November 29, 2016
