Twitter Ban in National interest – AGF, Malami

Minister of Justice, and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has stated that the ban on the use of Twitter in the country is in the interest of Nigerians.

Malami stated that the nation’s interest is paramount above other considerations.

In a statement on Thursday by the Spokesman of the AGF, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu while hosting the High Commissioner of the Great Britain, Ms. Catriona Laing, in his office in Abuja, Malami stated that any company operating in Nigeria must understand this and respect the nation’s interest.

“If you want operate as a business entity in Nigeria, you must do so within the context of Nigerian laws. Nothing offensive or that breaches the Nigerian laws should be entertained, he said

The AGF also noted that the Federal Government had established a committee on Twitter ban after the company approached the government on the issue. The minister also said that necessary steps were being taken to ensure that pending Bills including the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), were transmitted to the President for accent. 

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  1. There are so many things that you don’t allow us to access, you are here talking about Twitter everyday

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