Anxiety as Minister says no licence for 5G

Anxiety continues to grow over the Fifth Generation (5G) mobile network in Nigeria following disturbing videos from abroad, though the country’s Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantani, insists that the Federal Government has not issued any licence for its roll-out.
The Minister admitted that a 3-month study trial commenced on the 25th of November, 2019 in order to critically review and study the health and security implications of deploying 5G in Nigeria;
Curiously, on the same date last November, the Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) announced iits plans to launch the 5G internet connectivity in Nigeria with a live demo that took place in Abuja.
The 5G network has been at the centre of a flurry of social media posts alleging that it has led to a range of sicknesses, destruction of greenery, and death of animals in the United Kingdom. Many have even alleged that it is at the root of COVID-19; and its infrastructure is hurriedly being mounted in countries under lockdown.
In his statement, Pantani said his office had been inundated with reports of public concern about the health implications of the deployment of the technology.
He clarified that the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), of which he is Chairman, has not deliberated on or released any bulk frequency spectrum for the deployment of 5G;
He adds : “No license has been issued for the deployment of 5G in the country…
“As part of the study trial process, I directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that a team of experts, security agencies and other stakeholders fully participate in the trial process and my office also invited these agencies to participate in the trial; and
“The trial process has been concluded and the study and reporting process is currently ongoing.
“His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, places a premium on the welfare, health and security of Nigerians. As such, our desire for technological advancement will never be at the expense of the health and welfare of our citizens.
“Government will not act on the speculations only, but rather we will take an informed decision on 5G after due consultation with experts and the public. I have also directed the NCC to engage citizens on any questions or concerns they may have regarding 5G.
“I wish to thank the general public for reaching out to us on this issue. We advise you all to remain rest assured that government will always take the welfare, health and security of the public into account while considering the deployment of any technology.”
Meanwhile, a range of photos and videos from the UK and the US seem to suggest that the government is surreptitiously installing 5G masts, even with its health implications. Take a watch at two of such video clips