Pay-TV tariffs: Senate President warns Multichoice not to dare Nigeria

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has warned Multichoice Nigeria not to dare Nigeria by going ahead to hike the tariffs of its products while the matter is yet to be investigated.

The National Assembly (NASS) Chairman’s warning is contained in a press statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi.

While inaugurating a seven-member adhoc Committee of the Senate headed by the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Lawan warned that no foreign operators in the country should take Nigeria for granted.

Recall that the committee was set up by the Senate Wednesday, 30th April, 2022 against the backdrop of an announcement of tariff hike by the Multichoice pay TV service provider, DStv.

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“No operator should take us for granted. We mean business. We want you to be here. Nigeria always provide the climate for you to do your businesses but don’t abuse the laws of our country.

“Our consumers here are people who are innocent and we are prepared to protect them.

“Meanwhile, stay action. No increase. No increase. And that is to say don’t dare our country. No increase in tariffs,” the Senate President warned.

Lawan explained the rationale behind the setting up of the committee: “The reason for setting up this adhoc Committee is well known and this is in consistent with what we are supposed to do as members of parliament, as distinguished senators.

“When the legitimate interests of our people are threatened, we are supposed to ensure that we protect them.

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