The President of National Association of Telecommunications\u00a0 Subscribers (NATCOMS), Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo,\u00a0\u00a0 has called on government agencies to stop indiscriminate closure of base stations.<\/p>\n
In a statement in Lagos last Thursday, Ogunbanjo said that the closure of base stations by the National Environmental Standards Regulatory Enforcement Agency (NESREA) had resulted in disruption of telecommunication services.<\/p>\n
He said that the indiscriminate closure of base stations by NESREA had become a source of concern to subscribers who were clamouring for improved services.<\/p>\n
According to him, they are also concerned about the effect of the indiscriminate closure of base stations on national security and socio-economic activities of the teeming subscribers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith various threats of terrorists attack and kidnappings in the country, effective communication network is vital in addressing issues of national security and national emergencies.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2019We are also at loss with NESREA\u2019s focus solely on the telecommunications industry.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2019We believe that the actions of any agency of government should not be predicated on sentiments, but by facts provided by recognised bodies and experts in the field.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2019Our concern is the electromagnetic emission from the base stations in the residential areas<\/p>\n
\u201cThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has not confirmed that the electromagnetic emission from base stations is harmful to human beings,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Ogunbanjo said that telecommunications masts were installed on the roof tops of many high rise buildings and skyscrapers in many countries.<\/p>\n
He said that the Nigerian Communications Commission has set guidelines for the installation of mast and towers.<\/p>\n
Ogunbanjo said that the guidelines took into cognisance the acceptable distance of masts to the nearest adjourning property or residential buildings in line with international best practices and standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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