The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) visited National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps in Keffi, Nasarawa State, and Paiko, Niger State, on August 7, 2025, to sensitize corps members on effective data management and consumer rights.
The event, which also included a donation of food items, was part of the NCC’s ongoing efforts to protect and empower telecommunications consumers.
Officials from the NCC delivered a speech from the Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett, who emphasized the importance of consumer education in a digital age.
The theme of the sensitization was "Consumer Sensitization on Data Depletion: The Role of National Youth Service Corps Members."
The NCC noted that complaints about data depletion have increased as internet subscriptions have risen from 105 million in August 2018 to 142 million in January 2025.
The speech highlighted several factors that contribute to rapid data usage, including streaming activities, social media, app updates, and hotspot usage.
It also provided a list of practical tips for corps members to manage their data consumption, such as monitoring data usage, using Wi-Fi, and disabling automatic updates.
Mrs. Bruce-Bennett encouraged corps members to become "Consumer Champions" by spreading awareness about consumer rights and reporting challenges to the NCC.
She affirmed the Commission’s commitment to a fair, competitive, and consumer-friendly telecom environment.
Beyond the educational session, the NCC engaged the corps members in quiz competitions, with winners receiving gifts like power banks, airtime, and data subscriptions.
The Commission also made a tangible show of support by donating three 50kg bags of rice and three 25-liter containers of vegetable cooking oil to each of the two camps.
The donations were received by the NYSC State Coordinators, Hajia Salamatu Mohammed in Nasarawa and Mrs. Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim in Niger.
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